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BL02 VVX

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,163 mi
Last recorded35,163 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 VVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 35,163 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 34,933 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 34,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 33,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 33,498 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 32,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,055 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 29,013 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,309 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,940 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre has cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 19,339 miles

rear light slightly loose

Pass 20 Aug 2011 18,556 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 16,276 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,584 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 10,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 6,597 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,847 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 4,847 miles

Front 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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BL02 VVX 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL02 VVX, 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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BL02 VVX is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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