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WJ52 HNB

2002 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,821 mi
Last recorded36,821 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN150018,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HNB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 36,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 35,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 34,973 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,917 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,046 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,642 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 28,705 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,760 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,795 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 12,789 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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WJ52 HNB is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 WJ52 HNB, 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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WJ52 HNB is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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