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R925 UYC

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,412 mi
Last recorded28,412 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 UYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,086 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 27,086 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,200 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,865 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2005 21,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Offside 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 5 May 2005 21,632 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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R925 UYC is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R925 UYC, 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 R925 UYC registered?

R925 UYC is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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