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KE04 FPA

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,044 mi
Last recorded27,044 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H12,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 FPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 27,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 26,851 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 26,589 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 25,957 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 25,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 25,894 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 19,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 9,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 7,841 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 7,288 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 6,698 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 5,959 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 5,819 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 5,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 4,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 4,578 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 3,333 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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KE04 FPA is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KE04 FPA, 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 KE04 FPA registered?

KE04 FPA is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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