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R958 TLY

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,784 mi
Last recorded34,784 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 TLY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 34,784 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Outer cv boot slight damage

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 34,321 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 33,695 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 33,687 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 31,728 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. sticking slightly (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 29,723 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 29,630 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,480 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 29,459 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,220 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,895 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 27,848 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,347 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 26,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,881 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,881 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,581 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,241 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 24,406 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,948 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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R958 TLY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R958 TLY, 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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R958 TLY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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