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PK02 URO

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,419 mi
Last recorded40,419 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 URO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 40,419 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 40,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 36,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 34,679 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,517 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of perishing and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,952 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 30,749 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,351 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,405 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 21,346 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 21,092 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,890 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,776 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,412 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 12,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 11,223 miles

Front 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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PK02 URO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK02 URO, 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 PK02 URO registered?

PK02 URO is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is PK02 URO safe to buy?

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