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FP04 BUJ

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,625 mi
Last recorded36,625 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H12,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 BUJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 36,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 34,403 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 32,538 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 29,928 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 26,524 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,253 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 24,109 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 19,632 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 18,446 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 18,446 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 17,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 16,628 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 15,345 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,187 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 12,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 10,418 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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FP04 BUJ is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FP04 BUJ, 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 FP04 BUJ registered?

FP04 BUJ is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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