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R648 TLD

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,467 mi
Last recorded19,467 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 TLD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 19,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 19,383 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 19,383 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 19,380 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 19,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 19,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 19,235 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 19,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,090 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014
Fail 2 Dec 2014

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 18,025 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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R648 TLD is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R648 TLD, 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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R648 TLD is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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