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R700 MAK

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,548 mi
Last recorded9,548 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 MAK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,548 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 9,539 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2007 2,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 695 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 695 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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R700 MAK is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R700 MAK, 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 R700 MAK registered?

R700 MAK is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is R700 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 MAK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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