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R31 EOS

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Multi-colour Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,234 mi
Last recorded17,234 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 EOS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 17,234 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 17,234 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 13,265 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 13,088 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 12,808 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,743 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,906 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Mar 2011 9,903 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 9,042 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 4,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust baffles fitted for mot

Fail 22 May 2007 4,517 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 3,297 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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R31 EOS is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Multi-colour with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R31 EOS, 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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R31 EOS is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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