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ST02 HVF

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,291 mi
Last recorded29,291 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 HVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 29,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 25,931 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 22,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 17,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 9,368 miles

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

front brake lever has minimal reserve travel;repair seems necessary

Pass 6 Jul 2020 7,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 5,500 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,272 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 99,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,541 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,722 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,343 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 74,161 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,807 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,698 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 45,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,337 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,746 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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ST02 HVF is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ST02 HVF, 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 ST02 HVF registered?

ST02 HVF is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 11 May 2002.

Is ST02 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST02 HVF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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