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AF02 VDP

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,836 mi
Last recorded23,836 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 23,836 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 21,311 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 21,304 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 20,555 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 18,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 17,738 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 14,853 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy aftermarket pipes fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 14,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 14,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 14,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 13,195 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 10,744 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 10,744 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2012 10,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,125 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 10,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 7,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 5,838 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 4,015 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?

Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 52
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AF02 VDP is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 18,809 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 VDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF02 VDP registered?

AF02 VDP is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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