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GX02 XPW

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,702 mi
Last recorded20,702 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 XPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,702 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,656 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,168 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

gear lever loose

heat spots on front brake discs

one exhaust clamp missing

swinging arm slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,811 miles

Front brakes slightly binding.

Heat spots on front discs.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Silencer clamp missing.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 19,504 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

heat spots on right front brake disc

number plate lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,504 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

heat spots on right front brake disc

number plate lamp not working

Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,336 miles

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

exhaust joint clamp

front and rear brake disc condition

swing arm rusted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,894 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 16,893 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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GX02 XPW is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX02 XPW, 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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GX02 XPW is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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