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R956 CEU

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,743 mi
Last recorded17,743 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 CEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 17,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,346 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 46,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,041 miles

rear tyre split in tread

Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,039 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

rear tyre split in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2013 45,829 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 45,404 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 45,111 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 43,728 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 42,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,710 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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R956 CEU is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 18,374 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R956 CEU, 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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R956 CEU is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R956 CEU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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