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S880 OJR

1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,283 mi
Last recorded34,283 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 OJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 34,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 33,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 33,778 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 33,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 33,405 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 33,318 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 33,318 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,292 miles

noise is slightly high for make and model

Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,016 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak from rear cylinder

Pass 27 Feb 2012 232,765 miles

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

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

gear lever slightly loose

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,561 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,991 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 10,293 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S880 OJR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D2 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 S880 OJR, 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 S880 OJR registered?

S880 OJR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S880 OJR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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