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VU02 YCM

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,412 mi
Last recorded43,412 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YCM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 43,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 40,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 39,431 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 38,814 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 38,814 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 37,430 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 36,451 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal has some travel

brake pipe cover worn at rear caliper

exhaust hits rear brake caliper

Pass 15 May 2019 34,653 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 34,663 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Rear fender insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 31,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,756 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 24,755 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,528 miles

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

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

drive shaft boot split

Fail 10 Mar 2014 19,528 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

drive shaft boot split

Pass 9 Mar 2013 16,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,530 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,542 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,803 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 12,802 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 12,802 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,411 miles

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

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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VU02 YCM is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VU02 YCM, 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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VU02 YCM is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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