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AXZ 949

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,384 mi
Last recorded39,384 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 949
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,384 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 39,384 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,286 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,286 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,959 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,250 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,071 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 15,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 14,591 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 13,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 13,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,367 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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AXZ 949 is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AXZ 949, 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 AXZ 949 registered?

AXZ 949 is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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