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RV02 VNZ

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,990 mi
Last recorded54,990 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 VNZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 54,990 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 54,971 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 16,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 11,672 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 11,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 9,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 9,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2013 9,006 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 May 2012 8,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,785 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 8,785 miles

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

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

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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RV02 VNZ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV02 VNZ, 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 RV02 VNZ registered?

RV02 VNZ is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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