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BU51 FHV

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,479 mi
Last recorded26,479 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FHV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 26,479 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 26,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,337 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 26,336 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,253 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 26,253 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,367 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,070 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,431 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 23,431 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 22,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,364 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,615 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,343 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,482 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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BU51 FHV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU51 FHV, 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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BU51 FHV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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