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AY04 AEN

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,788 mi
Last recorded37,788 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H12,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 AEN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 37,788 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 33,196 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,056 miles

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 2 Nov 2021 25,580 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 21,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 18,532 miles

dust cover on drive perished.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 18,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 18,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 17,631 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,615 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,748 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 10,986 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 7,832 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 7,832 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 7,831 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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AY04 AEN is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 12,091 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 AY04 AEN, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 P1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY04 AEN is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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