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PK02 VXH

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,589 mi
Last recorded37,589 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 37,589 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 37,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 37,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 33,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 26,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 21,558 miles

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Mar 2021 20,998 miles

Front additional lights show blue light

Pass 1 Jul 2019 20,360 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 20,350 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 19,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 19,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 15,986 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 13,129 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,681 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 10,879 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,101 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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PK02 VXH is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VXH, 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 PK02 VXH registered?

PK02 VXH is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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The MOT history for PK02 VXH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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