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J502 WDA

1992 Kawasaki VN1500

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,644 mi
Last recorded10,644 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki VN150012,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ502 WDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 10,644 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 10,644 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 10,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 10,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 10,622 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 10,617 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 10,611 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,605 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 10,575 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 10,575 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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J502 WDA is a 1992 Kawasaki VN1500 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 12,988 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 J502 WDA, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J502 WDA registered?

J502 WDA is a 1992 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J502 WDA safe to buy?

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