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R910 DMV

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,907 mi
Last recorded18,907 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 DMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 18,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 18,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 18,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 18,891 miles

slightly noisy exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewall both side near rim

Pass 28 Feb 2015 18,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 17,743 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 16,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 16,638 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,415 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,407 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 16,407 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 14,027 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 14,013 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,761 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 12,471 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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R910 DMV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R910 DMV, 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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R910 DMV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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