MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
spot lights on
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D2?
Based on 2,515 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R940 GCV is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R940 GCV, 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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How do I check the history of R940 GCV?
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What year was R940 GCV registered?
R940 GCV is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R940 GCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R940 GCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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