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R811 BTU

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,351 mi
Last recorded34,351 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 BTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 34,351 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 33,801 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 32,857 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 30,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 30,397 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,912 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion on rear swingarm

Pass 11 Dec 2018 23,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,775 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 21,701 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,135 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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R811 BTU is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R811 BTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R811 BTU registered?

R811 BTU is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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