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FP02 YAU

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,627 mi
Last recorded48,627 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 YAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,627 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear sealer on rear tyre valve

Pass 24 May 2019 48,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 44,073 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 38,285 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 33,159 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 27,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 23,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 21,133 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 19,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,922 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 16,922 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 May 2010 15,558 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2009 14,072 miles

Font tyre valve starting to perish

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2009 14,072 miles

Font tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,619 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 11,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,202 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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FP02 YAU is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FP02 YAU, 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 FP02 YAU registered?

FP02 YAU is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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