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BD02 KTG

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,067 mi
Last recorded21,067 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 KTG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 21,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 20,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear number plate cable tied on smaller number plate

Fail 1 Jul 2024 20,695 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear number plate cable tied on smaller number plate

Pass 11 Jul 2023 19,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 19,743 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 19,453 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 19,235 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 18,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 18,009 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 15,764 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,834 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 14,573 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,580 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,112 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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BD02 KTG is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD02 KTG, 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 BD02 KTG registered?

BD02 KTG is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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