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DL51 AMO

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Gold Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,640 mi
Last recorded25,640 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL51 AMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 25,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 25,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,911 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 23,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 23,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 22,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2018 20,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 19,620 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 19,620 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 10,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 10,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 AMO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Gold with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL51 AMO registered?

DL51 AMO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DL51 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL51 AMO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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