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NU02 UUV

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,838 mi
Last recorded16,838 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 UUV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 16,838 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 16,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 15,713 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 15,274 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 14,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 14,520 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 14,520 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 14,125 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 13,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 13,799 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 13,416 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 13,403 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 13,249 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 12,746 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 12,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 12,217 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,386 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 11,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,326 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,681 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 7,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,062 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2005 3,447 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 3,477 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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NU02 UUV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU02 UUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU02 UUV registered?

NU02 UUV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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