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DS51 YJT

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Purple Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,241 mi
Last recorded39,241 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YJT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 39,241 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 38,620 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 37,050 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 35,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,232 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 34,232 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,492 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 33,492 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 33,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,193 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 32,168 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

no mumber plate light

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,777 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 31,777 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 30,585 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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DS51 YJT is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Purple with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS51 YJT, 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 DS51 YJT registered?

DS51 YJT is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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