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OY02 YLL

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,451 mi
Last recorded26,451 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 YLL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 26,451 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 25,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2025 25,460 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2024 24,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 22,874 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 22,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,296 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 22,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 22,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 20,935 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 19,833 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,405 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 16,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 16,675 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 16,376 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 16,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 15,965 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,188 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 11,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 9,230 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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OY02 YLL is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OY02 YLL, 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 OY02 YLL registered?

OY02 YLL is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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