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HIG 1262

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,877 mi
Last recorded70,877 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 1262
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 70,877 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 70,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 70,049 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,448 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,378 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,454 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 61,910 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,850 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,740 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 May 2012 52,067 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 49,319 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 46,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,802 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,070 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 34,070 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,119 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 15,335 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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HIG 1262 is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HIG 1262, 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 HIG 1262 registered?

HIG 1262 is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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