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DF52 WHV

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,937 mi
Last recorded43,937 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 WHV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 43,937 miles

Central Front Inner Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 43,937 miles

Central Front Inner Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Inner Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 41,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 41,001 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 33,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 27,290 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 27,290 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 22,138 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 26,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front FOOTREST HANGER BENT

Offside Front FOOTREST HANGER BENT

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,428 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Riders footrest hanger bent

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 18,428 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Riders footrest hanger bent

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 15,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

headlamp mask /converter fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 15,711 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 29 Jul 2014 15,079 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,079 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,017 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 15,016 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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DF52 WHV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF52 WHV, 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 DF52 WHV registered?

DF52 WHV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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