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MR02 BAN

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,600 mi
Last recorded30,600 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 BAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 30,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2026 30,600 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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 30,581 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 30,579 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 30,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 30,491 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))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 30,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 30,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 30,120 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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 29,586 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 29,586 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 26,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 25,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 22,476 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 19,834 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 17,310 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 14,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,239 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 13,453 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,453 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 7,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 7,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MR02 BAN is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MR02 BAN, 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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MR02 BAN is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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