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FB51 AXC

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Silver Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,636 mi
Last recorded28,636 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 AXC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 28,636 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 28,143 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 25,385 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 25,385 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 25,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 23,349 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 21,283 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 21,283 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 21,196 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 21,196 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 20,066 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,773 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 16,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,731 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 14,730 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,050 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 13,302 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,777 miles

rear pads getting thin

Pass 5 Mar 2011 10,234 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 8,679 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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FB51 AXC is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Silver with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FB51 AXC, 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 FB51 AXC registered?

FB51 AXC is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is FB51 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB51 AXC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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