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R724 DRE

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,449 mi
Last recorded26,449 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 DRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 26,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 26,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,429 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 26,422 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 26,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm remaining (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,888 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 24,880 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 23,551 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 21,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2011 21,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 19,674 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 19,663 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

advise oil filter corroded!

Pass 19 May 2009 18,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 16,187 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,436 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 14,538 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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R724 DRE is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R724 DRE, 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 R724 DRE registered?

R724 DRE is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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