MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear prop, front joint has play
propshaft joints slight play
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
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play in Prop-Shaft Diff end and Gear Box end
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R510 PCY registered?
R510 PCY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 9 September 1997.
Is R510 PCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R510 PCY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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