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PF02 YCT

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,233 mi
Last recorded28,233 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 YCT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 28,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 28,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 26,951 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 24,912 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 24,871 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,918 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 23,557 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 23,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,598 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,724 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 20,724 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 20,148 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 17,999 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,068 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,497 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 12,805 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,805 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,661 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 11,661 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,478 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,122 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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PF02 YCT is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PF02 YCT, 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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What year was PF02 YCT registered?

PF02 YCT is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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