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K502 GNW

1992 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,996 mi
Last recorded33,996 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki VN150012,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK502 GNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 33,996 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 32,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 30,909 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,010 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,288 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 28,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 26,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 23,547 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 16,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 13,504 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,795 miles

number plate size small

Pass 2 May 2008 10,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,528 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 3,387 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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K502 GNW is a 1992 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 K502 GNW, 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.

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What year was K502 GNW registered?

K502 GNW is a 1992 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 19 November 1992.

Is K502 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K502 GNW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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