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BX04 ZWU

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,152 mi
Last recorded36,152 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H12,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ZWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 36,152 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 33,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 32,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 31,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 29,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 24,449 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 24,449 miles

Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 17,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 16,980 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 16,906 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,838 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,574 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 8,998 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 8,116 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 7,005 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 4,715 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 1,072 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 1,031 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 ZWU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 12,091 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BX04 ZWU, 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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What year was BX04 ZWU registered?

BX04 ZWU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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