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GU52 UJE

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,152 mi
Last recorded48,152 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 UJE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,152 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 48,032 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 May 2023 45,674 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 44,363 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 44,218 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Noise from drive shaft

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,848 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 39,848 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 35,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 31,121 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 26,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 25,670 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 21,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,647 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 20,298 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,752 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 10,861 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 6,082 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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GU52 UJE is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU52 UJE, 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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GU52 UJE is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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