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R380 OTF

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,207 mi
Last recorded17,207 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 OTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 17,207 miles

Offside Rear axle has spacers fitted, nearside dosent

exhaust blowing

Fail 6 Apr 2024 17,207 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,811 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 16,811 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,897 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 15,897 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 15,897 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,845 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,950 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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R380 OTF is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R380 OTF, 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 R380 OTF registered?

R380 OTF is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R380 OTF safe to buy?

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