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MA51 DDV

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,254 mi
Last recorded19,254 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 DDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 19,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 18,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 18,527 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong size and colour/format. (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2023 18,428 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 18,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 15,367 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 15,367 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Cracking in tread

Fail 21 Jul 2020 12,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Cracking in tread

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 11,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 11,263 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 10,927 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,726 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,599 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 10,320 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,657 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 7,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 6,279 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 6,115 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 6,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 5,980 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 5,791 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 5,791 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 5,194 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 5,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 4,563 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 4,561 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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MA51 DDV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA51 DDV, 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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MA51 DDV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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