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EX02 USE

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,530 mi
Last recorded56,530 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 USE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,530 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 56,523 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,974 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 7,636 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 14,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,986 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 32,959 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,742 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 23,542 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 USE is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 USE, 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 EX02 USE registered?

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

Is EX02 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 USE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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