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PJ02 UDG

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Maroon Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,159 mi
Last recorded31,159 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 UDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 31,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 31,047 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 30,619 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,272 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 30,266 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up going to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,906 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 29,863 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,517 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 29,510 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,545 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2014 28,545 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 27,031 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,739 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Slight cut in rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,520 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 21,575 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,874 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 10,925 miles

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

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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PJ02 UDG is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Maroon with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PJ02 UDG, 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 PJ02 UDG registered?

PJ02 UDG is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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