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HJ52 NPZ

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,524 mi
Last recorded34,524 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 NPZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 34,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 33,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 32,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 31,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 31,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 29,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 28,621 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 28,617 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))

Pass 4 May 2018 27,256 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 26,384 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,254 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 23,249 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,858 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,325 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,769 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 12,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 11,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 9,292 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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HJ52 NPZ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 HJ52 NPZ, 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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HJ52 NPZ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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