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S949 UBA

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,498 mi
Last recorded58,498 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 UBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2025 58,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 58,634 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,363 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,928 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,704 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,016 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,129 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,938 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,721 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,188 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,708 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,513 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 20,562 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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S949 UBA is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S949 UBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S949 UBA registered?

S949 UBA is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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