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LR02 DWD

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,139 mi
Last recorded39,139 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 DWD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 39,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 39,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,366 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 38,366 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Switch faulty (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 38,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 35,898 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 35,898 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,302 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,903 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,061 miles

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

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,871 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,792 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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LR02 DWD is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LR02 DWD, 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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What year was LR02 DWD registered?

LR02 DWD is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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