CarVerify

Free Car Check

WX04 BKY

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Grey Petrol 1471cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,000 mi
Last recorded30,000 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H12,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 BKY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 30,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 27,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 22,937 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 25,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 24,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 24,228 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 24,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 23,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,502 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,536 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 19,065 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 19,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 16,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 15,811 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,935 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,024 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,643 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,869 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 6,869 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 5,999 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
Full Kawasaki VN1500 P1H reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WX04 BKY is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Grey with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 12,091 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 WX04 BKY, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 P1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX04 BKY?

You can check the full history of WX04 BKY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WX04 BKY registered?

WX04 BKY is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is WX04 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX04 BKY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX04 BKY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WX04 BKY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.