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P892 LRX

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,093 mi
Last recorded27,093 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 LRX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 27,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 27,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 26,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 25,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 24,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 23,298 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,635 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,590 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 21,627 miles

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Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,426 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 20,426 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 20,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D2?

Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
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P892 LRX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 18,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 D2 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P892 LRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 D2 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P892 LRX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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