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R194 KNJ

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,229 mi
Last recorded10,229 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 KNJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 10,229 miles

slight exhaust leak at front pipe joint to head.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,146 miles

exhaust pipes noisy, but not excessive.

Fail 26 May 2011 10,144 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

exhaust pipes noisy, but not excessive.

front tyre near limit, on 1.4mm.

front tyre sidewalls starting to perish slightly.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,833 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 5,053 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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R194 KNJ is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R194 KNJ, 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 R194 KNJ registered?

R194 KNJ is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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