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R111 BMG

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,598 mi
Last recorded18,598 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 BMG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 18,598 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 18,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,609 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,308 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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R111 BMG is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R111 BMG, 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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What year was R111 BMG registered?

R111 BMG is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R111 BMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 BMG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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