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R957 ALH

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,003 mi
Last recorded52,003 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 ALH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,003 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,973 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,846 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,846 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,100 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,671 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,236 miles

rear shocks corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,416 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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R957 ALH is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R957 ALH, 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 R957 ALH registered?

R957 ALH is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R957 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R957 ALH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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