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R211 KSO

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,556 mi
Last recorded48,556 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 KSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 48,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 45,907 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 41,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 31,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,501 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 May 2014 18,025 miles

adevise rear number plate light inoperative

Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,516 miles

no plate light inopertive

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

front brake pads worn o/k for test

Fail 5 Jun 2013 17,516 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

front brake pads worn o/k for test

no plate light inopertive

Pass 24 May 2012 17,279 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

advise rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 3 May 2011 16,926 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

advise rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 17 May 2010 16,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 15,823 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 15,820 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 May 2008 15,565 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,691 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 14,691 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,137 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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R211 KSO is a 1997 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 78.9%.

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 R211 KSO, 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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R211 KSO is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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