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ML02 KHU

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,911 mi
Last recorded12,911 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 KHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 12,911 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 12,730 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 12,723 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 12,559 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 12,559 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 12,345 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,117 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 12,010 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 11,613 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 11,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 10,859 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 10,859 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,883 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,481 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 8,642 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2008 8,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 8,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 8,052 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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ML02 KHU is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ML02 KHU, 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 ML02 KHU registered?

ML02 KHU is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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