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AF52 YVM

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,701 mi
Last recorded17,701 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 YVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 17,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 17,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 16,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 15,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 15,011 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 14,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,467 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 14,148 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 13,915 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 13,915 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,587 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 13,587 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 12,989 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,989 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,652 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,764 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,584 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 11,577 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,725 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 9,894 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 8,984 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 7,693 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500 P1H?

Based on 3,603 MOT tests across 245 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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AF52 YVM is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 15,824 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 P1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 YVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 P1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 P1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF52 YVM registered?

AF52 YVM is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is AF52 YVM safe to buy?

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