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R856 EAN

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,807 mi
Last recorded30,807 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 EAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 30,807 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 30,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 29,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 29,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 29,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,229 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 27,932 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 27,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator top bracket broken unsecure.

Rear number plate obscured toe hitch.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,633 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 26,633 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,207 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2016 26,207 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,075 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 23,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,167 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 22,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,213 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,208 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,265 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 14,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2007 12,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,677 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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R856 EAN is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R856 EAN, 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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R856 EAN is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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