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EO02 OZW

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,544 mi
Last recorded24,544 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 OZW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 24,544 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 23,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 23,379 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 23,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 23,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 22,216 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 22,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 21,327 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 20,449 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 19,770 miles

clutch lever damaged

Pass 17 May 2014 18,842 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 18,468 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,312 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 12,322 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,107 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 11,107 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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EO02 OZW is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EO02 OZW, 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 EO02 OZW registered?

EO02 OZW is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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The MOT history for EO02 OZW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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