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T569 FWR

1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D2

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,349 mi
Last recorded30,349 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D218,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT569 FWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D2
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 30,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 30,339 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

THROTTLE HOUSING CRACKED ON TOP MOUNTING BOLT

Pass 1 Nov 2023 28,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 27,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,339 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 25,331 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 25,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 25,285 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 24,731 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,359 miles

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

front and rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls but the cracks are not continous and are not showing any cords

Pass 2 May 2013 21,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 17,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 15,806 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
Full Kawasaki VN1500 D2 reliability report

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T569 FWR 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 84.2%.

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 T569 FWR, 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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T569 FWR is a 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 D2, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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