MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting at the rear is slightly loose
Front Brake works safely but feels slightly spongy on the lever
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear tyre unevenly worn
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D2?
Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R143 FYG is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R143 FYG, 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 R143 FYG registered?
R143 FYG is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 April 1998.
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