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R758 BHU

1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,649 mi
Last recorded26,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 BHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 26,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 26,430 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front brake pads wearing. (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 26,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 26,040 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear 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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 25,920 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 25,724 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 25,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 24,584 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Rear tyre ON limit, recommend replacement now.

Swing arm, frame corroding in places.

Pass 9 May 2015 24,209 miles

frame alttle rusty in places.

swing arm rusting.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,962 miles

frame starting to rust slightly in places.

swing arm starting to rust slightly.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,766 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 16 Mar 2013 23,766 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

front brake pads getting low.

no.plate light n/w.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 23,437 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 23,435 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,935 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 22,931 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,110 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,367 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,518 miles

One rear position lamp inop

Rear tyre on 1mm

Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,926 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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R758 BHU is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 18,374 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 R758 BHU, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R758 BHU is a 1997 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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