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ST02 JXK

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 JXK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024
Pass 4 Jul 2023

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working front brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 14,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 13,495 miles

Front tyre has irregular wear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 13,495 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front tyre has irregular wear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 3,785 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 3,785 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015
Fail 23 Jun 2015 3,505 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside headlight bracket makes very light contact with fuel tank on left lock,just has lockstop is achieved.

rear caliper has 1 broken bleed nipple,no signs of leakage,and brake works ok.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 2,463 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 5,272 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn replaced by a siren (1.7.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 117 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 11,155 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 11,155 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 May 2011 8,452 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 8,452 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 6,530 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 6,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 2,402 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6 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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ST02 JXK is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST02 JXK, 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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ST02 JXK is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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