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R225 TPO

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,751 mi
Last recorded18,751 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 TPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 18,751 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 18,719 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,647 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 18,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 18,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 18,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,774 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,298 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 17,288 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,276 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,323 miles

coolant leak from radiator

exhaust noisey

slight bind on front brake

slight bind rear brake

Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,831 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 14,821 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,099 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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R225 TPO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R225 TPO, 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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R225 TPO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R225 TPO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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