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WJ02 XMY

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,559 mi
Last recorded40,559 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 XMY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 40,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,326 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,795 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 39,791 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (rear fitment) (4.1.2e)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,954 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Jun 2014 35,950 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2013 33,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,081 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,360 miles

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

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

rear tyre plugged

Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,360 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre plugged

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,315 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,951 miles

Centre Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,195 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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WJ02 XMY is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ02 XMY, 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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WJ02 XMY is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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