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R227 TPO

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,437 mi
Last recorded23,437 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 TPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 23,437 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 23,437 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 23,101 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 23,101 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 21,896 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 20,722 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 20,722 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 20,377 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 20,377 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 16,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,371 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,161 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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R227 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 71.4%.

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 R227 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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What year was R227 TPO registered?

R227 TPO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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