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EX02 UHJ

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,686 mi
Last recorded38,686 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 UHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 38,686 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 38,285 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,831 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 37,803 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 36,630 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,226 miles

Front Tyre cracking on side walls, cords not visible at present

Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,117 miles

Nearside Front MUD GUARD SLIGHTLY CATCHING TYRE (PRS)

Fail 24 Jun 2019 35,117 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front MUD GUARD SLIGHTLY CATCHING TYRE (PRS)

Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,578 miles

EXHAUST NOISEY

Fail 19 Jun 2018 34,567 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working OFF FOOT PEDAL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly twisted BRAKE PIPES NEED CLIPPING UP UNDER FUEL TANK AND BY THE OIL FILTER (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

EXHAUST NOISEY

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,399 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 34,390 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,986 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,574 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 33,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 33,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,116 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 30,881 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,210 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre chopped

Pass 5 May 2009 29,749 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,122 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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EX02 UHJ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EX02 UHJ, 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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EX02 UHJ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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