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AV02 OAY

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,943 mi
Last recorded18,943 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 18,943 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 17,738 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 16,317 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 16,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak oil on and around shock body and leaking onto suspension arm (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 15,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 13,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,372 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 28 May 2012 12,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,756 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 6,576 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 6,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 6,148 miles

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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AV02 OAY is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV02 OAY, 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.

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What year was AV02 OAY registered?

AV02 OAY is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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