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YX51 LVG

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,288 mi
Last recorded19,288 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 LVG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 19,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 18,982 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 18,982 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2024 18,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 18,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 18,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 17,579 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 15,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 13,193 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 13,193 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,188 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 12,090 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,421 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2012 10,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 9,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 9,752 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 9,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 9,066 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 8,613 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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YX51 LVG is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YX51 LVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX51 LVG registered?

YX51 LVG is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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