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PF02 YUE

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,349 mi
Last recorded35,349 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 YUE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 35,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 34,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 34,706 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 31,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 30,532 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 30,523 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 28,595 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 28,369 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 28,369 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,110 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 28,110 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 27,144 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 27,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,266 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 26,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,648 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 25,648 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 25,280 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,280 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,866 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 22,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,883 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,054 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 20,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,853 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 19,690 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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PF02 YUE is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF02 YUE, 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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PF02 YUE is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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