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R471 UOT

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,312 mi
Last recorded31,312 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 UOT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 31,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 31,310 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 31,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 31,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,050 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,940 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,921 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 29,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 27,469 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 26,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 25,626 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 23,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,244 miles

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

rear tyre has small cuts

Fail 3 Mar 2009 15,085 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

rear tyre has small cuts

Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,104 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 7,160 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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R471 UOT is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R471 UOT, 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 R471 UOT registered?

R471 UOT is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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