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DS51 YLF

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,215 mi
Last recorded55,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YLF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 55,215 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 55,215 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls SWITCH (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 May 2022 54,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 54,952 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 49,855 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,198 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 48,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 47,989 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,205 miles

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 YLF is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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