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EJ02 OGR

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

White Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,229 mi
Last recorded12,229 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 OGR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 12,229 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 12,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 10,930 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 10,930 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 9,016 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 9,016 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 6,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 6,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 6,369 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 6,369 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 6,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 5,968 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,233 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 2,657 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 2,421 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 1,820 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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EJ02 OGR is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in White with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ02 OGR, 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 EJ02 OGR registered?

EJ02 OGR is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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