MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D2?
Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.
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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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What year was R958 TLY registered?
R958 TLY is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R958 TLY safe to buy?
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