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PJ02 OBC

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 D1

Maroon Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,613 mi
Last recorded36,613 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 OBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 D1
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlight mask fitted

tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2023 36,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlight mask fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2023 36,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2022 33,897 miles

headlight mask fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit recommend replacment (1.1.13 (a))

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

headlight mask fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,329 miles

headlight mask fitted at time of test

front tyre perished and split, unevenly worn

rear tyre perished and split, unevenly worn

Fail 15 Jul 2020 30,329 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyre perished and split, unevenly worn

headlight mask fitted at time of test

rear tyre perished and split, unevenly worn

Pass 22 Dec 2018 27,687 miles

Front brake pads are low and binding slightly

Rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 22 Dec 2018 27,687 miles

Front brake pads are low and binding slightly

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2018 26,845 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Both pipes slightly corroded to box. (7.1.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Both pipes to box. (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 26,444 miles

Central Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,891 miles

slight blow on collector box

Pass 27 Jan 2015 25,411 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 21,913 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 9,521 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 9,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 13,296 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 6,956 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,942 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 6,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 5,782 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 D1?

Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
725
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
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PJ02 OBC is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 D1 in Maroon with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 D1 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ02 OBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 D1 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 D1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ02 OBC is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 D1, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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