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S848 FUB

1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,461 mi
Last recorded27,461 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D219,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 FUB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 27,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 26,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 25,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 25,237 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,814 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 24,798 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 24,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2014 21,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 20,560 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 17,556 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 17,548 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 17,548 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 14,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,277 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 10,103 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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S848 FUB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S848 FUB, 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 S848 FUB registered?

S848 FUB is a 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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