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P319 WTL

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,462 mi
Last recorded6,462 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 WTL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 6,462 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 6,412 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 6,021 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 5,732 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 5,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 5,251 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 5,231 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 5,116 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 5,116 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 5,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 4,543 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 3,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 3,636 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 3,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,572 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 3,491 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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P319 WTL is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green 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 P319 WTL, 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 P319 WTL registered?

P319 WTL is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P319 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P319 WTL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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