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S56 UEW

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,533 mi
Last recorded50,533 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 UEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 50,533 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 49,494 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 49,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 47,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,207 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 31,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,864 miles

Head lamp beam altered with tape.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,120 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,953 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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S56 UEW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S56 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S56 UEW registered?

S56 UEW is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S56 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 UEW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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