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R32 EOS

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,761 mi
Last recorded40,761 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 EOS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,761 miles

Nearside handlebar grip split

Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,576 miles

Nearside handlebar grip split.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,906 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,587 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 36,019 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 35,999 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 33,912 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,568 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,849 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 May 2010 24,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 23,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 23,041 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,484 miles

aftermarket exhaust system fitted (silencers fitted)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,514 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 10,514 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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R32 EOS is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R32 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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R32 EOS is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R32 EOS safe to buy?

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