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DL51 AAO

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,053 mi
Last recorded16,053 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL51 AAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 16,053 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 16,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 15,853 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 15,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 15,679 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 15,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 14,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 14,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 11,984 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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DL51 AAO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL51 AAO, 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 DL51 AAO registered?

DL51 AAO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is DL51 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL51 AAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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