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P915 VHW

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,135 mi
Last recorded20,135 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 VHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 20,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 20,020 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 19,930 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 19,775 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 19,775 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 19,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 19,220 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 18,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 18,256 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2015 17,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2014 16,266 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 15,762 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,711 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,587 miles

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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P915 VHW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P915 VHW, 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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What year was P915 VHW registered?

P915 VHW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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