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P973 JOL

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,758 mi
Last recorded19,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 JOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 19,758 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 1,500 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 19,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 17,495 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 17,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 17,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 17,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 16,689 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,064 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,154 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,931 miles

number plate small but readable at 25 metres

Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,174 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 12,156 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 10,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 10,468 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,967 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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P973 JOL is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P973 JOL, 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 P973 JOL registered?

P973 JOL is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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