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R66 KAW

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,710 mi
Last recorded15,710 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 KAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 15,710 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 15,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 14,725 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 14,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 14,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,316 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jan 2014 12,854 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 12,785 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 12,732 miles

exaust on loud side

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,658 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,587 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 11,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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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R66 KAW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R66 KAW, 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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R66 KAW is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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