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HC51 CEF

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,084 mi
Last recorded8,084 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC51 CEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 8,084 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 8,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both front pad sets contaminated with oil (1.1.13 (b))

Front Direction indicator missing both front indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seal leaking and contaminated brakes (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 7,811 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 7,778 miles

Rear Inner Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 7,011 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 6,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 6,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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HC51 CEF is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HC51 CEF, 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 HC51 CEF registered?

HC51 CEF is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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