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R979 AKL

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Orange Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,151 mi
Last recorded38,151 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 AKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 38,151 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 37,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 37,310 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 36,629 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 35,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 34,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 33,137 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 32,031 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,063 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 27,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 27,597 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,314 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 22,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,754 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 22,754 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,321 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,147 miles

registration plate starting to deteriorate

wiring loom above axle very close to exhaust system advise on routing correctly

Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,529 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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R979 AKL is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Orange with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R979 AKL, 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 R979 AKL registered?

R979 AKL is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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