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FP04 BVK

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29 mi
Last recorded29 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H12,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 29 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 828 miles
Pass 17 May 2023
Pass 10 Jun 2019 8,314 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 7,856 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 6,445 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 2,727 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 2,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 1,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 12,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 10,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 8,917 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 6,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 4,850 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2009 4,850 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 tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 2,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 2,120 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 714 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 BVK 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 84.2%.

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 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 FP04 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

FP04 BVK is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FP04 BVK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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