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P979 SGV

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,608 mi
Last recorded31,608 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 SGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 31,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 30,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 30,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 30,598 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 30,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 30,143 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 29,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,591 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 28,591 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel tank junction (7.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,346 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 24,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,898 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,640 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 17,640 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,621 miles

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2010 14,456 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 11,213 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 9,496 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,309 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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P979 SGV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P979 SGV, 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 P979 SGV registered?

P979 SGV is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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