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NL52 VLW

2002 Cagiva Raptor

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,897 mi
Last recorded38,897 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Cagiva Raptor14,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 VLW
MakeCagiva
ModelRaptor
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 38,897 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,883 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,730 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 38,666 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 38,631 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 37,874 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,101 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 36,100 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 36,100 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,568 miles

Drive chain close to exhaust

Fail 20 Jun 2017 35,568 miles

Drive chain close to exhaust

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,681 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 31,513 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 30,429 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,666 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 25,384 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 25,347 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 23,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,961 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,788 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,229 miles

How Reliable is the Cagiva Raptor?

Based on 5,262 MOT tests across 472 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
Brake disc(s) cracked 33
reflector on motorcycle missing 25
Drive chain excessively loose 24
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NL52 VLW is a 2002 Cagiva Raptor in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Cagiva Raptor models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 14,208 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 Cagiva Raptor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL52 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Cagiva Raptor typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Cagiva Raptor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL52 VLW registered?

NL52 VLW is a 2002 Cagiva Raptor, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is NL52 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 VLW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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