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OU04 DDL

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,000 mi
Last recorded29,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H12,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 DDL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 29,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 28,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 26,696 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 24,742 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 21,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,211 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 21,211 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 20,407 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 20,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 19,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 14,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 12,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 12,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 9,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 7,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,196 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 3,135 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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OU04 DDL is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OU04 DDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU04 DDL registered?

OU04 DDL is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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