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AF02 VHO

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,698 mi
Last recorded8,698 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 8,698 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 8,690 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

routing of front flexi brake pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2025 8,652 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 8,580 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 8,196 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 4,701 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 3,444 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2022 3,440 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 3,077 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 3,069 miles

heahlamp beam aim alted with deflector

Fail 23 May 2012 3,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 2,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 2,890 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 May 2009 2,860 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 2,804 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 2,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 2,635 miles

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 VHO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

AF02 VHO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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