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BX04 MKA

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,096 mi
Last recorded29,096 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H12,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 MKA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 29,096 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 28,353 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 28,310 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 26,004 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 22,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 6,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 6,286 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 6,282 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 6,211 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 6,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 6,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 5,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 5,920 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 May 2016 5,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 5,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 5,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 5,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 5,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 4,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 4,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 4,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 4,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 3,862 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 3,862 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 3,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 1,785 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 946 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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BX04 MKA is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX04 MKA, 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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BX04 MKA is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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