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PY02 NFT

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,606 mi
Last recorded37,606 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 NFT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 37,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 36,748 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 35,810 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 34,198 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 31,780 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,118 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 22,118 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 21,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 19,667 miles

only used during daylight hours

Fail 8 Apr 2017 19,444 miles

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

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

only used during daylight hours

Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,461 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 15,442 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,083 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 13,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 13,159 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,399 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 11,238 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 10,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,095 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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PY02 NFT is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PY02 NFT, 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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PY02 NFT is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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