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HJ02 YCO

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,167 mi
Last recorded13,167 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 YCO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 13,167 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 13,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 13,051 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 12,574 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 12,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 12,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,661 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 11,661 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2016 11,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,548 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 10,548 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 9,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 7,834 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,044 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 7,028 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,119 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 4,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 3,739 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 3,739 miles

Centre Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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HJ02 YCO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ02 YCO, 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 HJ02 YCO registered?

HJ02 YCO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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