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FA52 WXU

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,402 mi
Last recorded17,402 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WXU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 17,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 17,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 16,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 16,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 16,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 15,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 15,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 15,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 14,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 13,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,181 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 May 2013 11,890 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 11,871 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 10,867 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 10,867 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,544 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 4,468 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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FA52 WXU is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FA52 WXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA52 WXU registered?

FA52 WXU is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FA52 WXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 WXU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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