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HJ52 UEF

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Brown Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,691 mi
Last recorded36,691 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 UEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 36,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 33,371 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is getting low and aging- date stamp indicates year 2000. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 31,794 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 31,421 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,008 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,390 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 27,385 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,809 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,369 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 23,944 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 23,944 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,929 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 23,929 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 23,371 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 21,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2009 16,045 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 16,045 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 14,889 miles

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

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

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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HJ52 UEF is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Brown with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ52 UEF, 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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HJ52 UEF is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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