1997 Kawasaki VN 1500-D2 1.5L Petrol · P640 JNC
1997 Kawasaki VN 1500-D2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 31,921 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI VN 1500-D2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P640 JNC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 31,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P640 JNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Vn 1500-D2 (P640 JNC) between August 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)”; “Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)”.
P640 JNC Mileage History
- 01/08/200615,985 mi
- 02/08/200616,013 mi+28 mi
- 16/08/200718,309 mi+2,296 mi
- 09/09/200819,889 mi+1,580 mi
- 23/09/200921,006 mi+1,117 mi
- 24/09/200921,018 mi+12 mi
- 14/03/201121,125 mi+107 mi
- 12/06/20122,342 mi-18,783 mi
- 06/06/201326,188 mi+23,846 mi
- 21/02/201529,067 mi+2,879 mi
- 13/06/201729,672 mi+605 mi
- 15/06/201830,319 mi+647 mi
- 11/06/201930,476 mi+157 mi
- 26/08/202031,077 mi+601 mi
- 20/06/202231,235 mi+158 mi
- 19/06/202431,818 mi+583 mi
- 18/08/202531,921 mi+103 mi
Average of roughly 837 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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