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FN02 JKF

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,349 mi
Last recorded26,349 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 JKF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 26,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No mirrors fitted

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 25,707 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 25,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No mirrors fitted at time of test

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 25,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

No mirrors fitted at time of test

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 24,592 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 'DEAD ON' legal limit. Recommend urgent replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower slight crack in engine casing near rear lower mounting but not likely to effect engine to frame fixing.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,909 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 23,909 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

No mirrors fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 23,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No mirrors fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2018 21,975 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 20,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,517 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 19,517 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,403 miles

no mirrors fitted

number plate light inop

Fail 14 Mar 2015 18,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no mirrors fitted

number plate light inop

Pass 9 Nov 2013 17,447 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 15,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 13,218 miles

custom style exhaust system fitted but exhaust note is not excessive compared to that of a standard system

Pass 25 Sep 2010 10,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 8,225 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 5,184 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 3,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 2,947 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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FN02 JKF is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FN02 JKF, 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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FN02 JKF is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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