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SA02 BKE

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,017 mi
Last recorded26,017 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 BKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 26,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,623 miles

gear shift levers insecure,

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,547 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,943 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,854 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 19,580 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 17,289 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 16,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 14,441 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 May 2009 11,493 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 6,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 5,998 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 5,998 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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SA02 BKE is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 SA02 BKE, 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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SA02 BKE is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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