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R152 TPO

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,778 mi
Last recorded19,778 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 TPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 19,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 19,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 18,451 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 17,793 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 17,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 16,568 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,458 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,117 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,555 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 11,592 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 91,907 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 6,911 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 6,911 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 6,129 miles

Rear tyre has cracks in between tread

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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R152 TPO 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 94.1%.

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 R152 TPO, 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 R152 TPO registered?

R152 TPO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R152 TPO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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