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R510 PCY

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,671 mi
Last recorded31,671 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 PCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 31,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 31,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 31,299 miles

rear prop, front joint has play

Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,747 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 30,418 miles

propshaft joints slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2019 30,384 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 29,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,397 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,449 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,716 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,573 miles

Slight play in Prop-Shaft Diff end and Gear Box end

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 18,374 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,374 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,730 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Mar 2006 17,730 miles

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

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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R510 PCY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R510 PCY, 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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R510 PCY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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