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S236 RHE

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,287 mi
Last recorded21,287 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 RHE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 21,287 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 20,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,215 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 17,010 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,973 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 14,972 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 12,447 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 11,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,889 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 10,889 miles

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

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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S236 RHE is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S236 RHE, 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 S236 RHE registered?

S236 RHE is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 3 October 1998.

Is S236 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S236 RHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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