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TTB 50

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,023 mi
Last recorded55,023 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTB 50
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 55,023 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,023 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 55,023 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,273 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,273 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,273 miles

noisy exhaust

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,719 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 36,539 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,539 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,035 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 30,013 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,276 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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TTB 50 is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TTB 50, 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 TTB 50 registered?

TTB 50 is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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