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C16 AXE

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,016 mi
Last recorded18,016 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 AXE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 18,016 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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

small indicators

Pass 23 Mar 2013 16,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise small indicators

Fail 23 Mar 2013 16,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

advise small indicators

Fail 31 Mar 2012 15,289 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,289 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 13,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 12,124 miles

headlamp aim set om lower limit .

Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,534 miles

headlamp aim set on upper limit .

Pass 23 Feb 2008 8,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 5,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 2,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 2,570 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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C16 AXE is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C16 AXE, 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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What year was C16 AXE registered?

C16 AXE is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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