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PY02 MPF

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,884 mi
Last recorded29,884 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 MPF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 29,884 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,692 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 29,036 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 28,715 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,170 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 27,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,500 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,892 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 26,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 26,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 22,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,036 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,314 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,016 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 15,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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PY02 MPF is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PY02 MPF, 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 PY02 MPF registered?

PY02 MPF is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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