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R236 DRP

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,226 mi
Last recorded17,226 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 DRP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,226 miles

Exhaust system noisy.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 17,226 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system noisy.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,194 miles

Exhaust system noisey

Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,980 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 15,483 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,016 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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R236 DRP is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R236 DRP, 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 R236 DRP registered?

R236 DRP is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R236 DRP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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