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N18 TRV

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,293 mi
Last recorded16,293 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 TRV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 16,293 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 15,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 15,719 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 14,617 miles

Engine oil low

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 11,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 7,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 6,313 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 5,294 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 5,099 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 4,114 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 3,346 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 3,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 2,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 2,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 1,285 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 789 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 3,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 3,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 3,259 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 2,370 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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N18 TRV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N18 TRV, 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 N18 TRV registered?

N18 TRV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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The MOT history for N18 TRV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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