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BU04 RLX

2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,098 mi
Last recorded23,098 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H12,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 RLX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 23,098 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 20,013 miles

Two lower exhaust clamps rusted away but exhaust not blowing,

Pass 7 Mar 2018 19,109 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 15,261 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 9,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 5,669 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 5,668 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 5,625 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 5,391 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 5,391 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 5,176 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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BU04 RLX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU04 RLX, 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.

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What year was BU04 RLX registered?

BU04 RLX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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