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R637 TLD

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,387 mi
Last recorded30,387 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 TLD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 30,387 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,384 miles

slight wear in gear change linkage

Fail 12 Mar 2018 27,384 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

slight wear in gear change linkage

Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front brake has long travel

Pass 22 Feb 2014 6,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 6,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 5,390 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 4,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 2,998 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 2,995 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2008 2,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 790 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,635 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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R637 TLD is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 19,366 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 R637 TLD, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R637 TLD is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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