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DS51 YLL

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,379 mi
Last recorded19,379 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YLL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 19,379 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 19,379 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 19,304 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 18,831 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 18,390 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 15,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,265 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 13,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 12,460 miles

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

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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DS51 YLL is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DS51 YLL, 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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What year was DS51 YLL registered?

DS51 YLL is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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