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R775 NKX

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,353 mi
Last recorded16,353 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 NKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 16,353 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 16,344 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 16,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 16,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 16,102 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 16,102 miles

Fuel system component leaking right side of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 16,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 16,007 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 15,985 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 15,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 15,949 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,936 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,677 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,494 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,290 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 15,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,696 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 14,696 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,182 miles

slight bind to rear brake

Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,811 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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R775 NKX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R775 NKX, 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 R775 NKX registered?

R775 NKX is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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