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S301 MBT

1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,556 mi
Last recorded18,556 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 MBT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 18,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 18,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 18,104 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 17,346 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 17,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 14,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 12,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,945 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 10,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2010 10,922 miles

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)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 8,318 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 7,603 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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S301 MBT is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 18,372 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 S301 MBT, 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 27 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 S301 MBT registered?

S301 MBT is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S301 MBT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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