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WJ02 HNH

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Orange Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,182 mi
Last recorded33,182 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 HNH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 33,182 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 32,199 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 10,317 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 10,317 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 9,644 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

exhaust noisy

rear brake pads low

slight judder both front and rear brakes

Pass 2 Aug 2011 9,644 miles

exhaust noisy

rear brake pads low

slight judder both front and rear brakes

Pass 11 May 2010 9,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

speedo not working

Fail 3 Sep 2008 9,083 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

tempory repair to headlight aim

Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,083 miles

tempory repair to headlight aim

Pass 1 Aug 2007 5,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,360 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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WJ02 HNH is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Orange with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ02 HNH, 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 WJ02 HNH registered?

WJ02 HNH is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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