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CST 158A

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,341 mi
Last recorded31,341 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCST 158A
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 31,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2025 30,891 miles
Fail 18 May 2025 30,891 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 30,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 29,304 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 29,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 28,778 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 28,043 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 27,079 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 25,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,991 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 24,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,002 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 22,684 miles

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

Headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,684 miles

Headlight mask fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2012 20,408 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,408 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,770 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 17,764 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 13,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 13,530 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,342 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 12,040 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 12,040 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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CST 158A is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CST 158A, 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 CST 158A registered?

CST 158A is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is CST 158A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CST 158A shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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