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DS51 YLB

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Gold Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,875 mi
Last recorded51,875 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,875 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard silencer fitted (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 51,875 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard silencer fitted (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,860 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 51,850 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s wrong mix of tyres radial front belted rear (4.1.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,091 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 47,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,742 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Oct 2012 36,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 YLB is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Gold with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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