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V33 BAD

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,494 mi
Last recorded32,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 BAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 32,494 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 32,291 miles

Headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Fail 12 May 2023 32,285 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light White light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2021 32,156 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 32,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,347 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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V33 BAD is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V33 BAD, 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 V33 BAD registered?

V33 BAD is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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