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OE51 HMC

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,008 mi
Last recorded40,008 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 HMC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,008 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy baffels fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 40,004 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))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,933 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,763 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 38,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2016 36,738 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,797 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 28,673 miles

non standard exhausts fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,897 miles

non standard exhausts fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,205 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,049 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,816 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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OE51 HMC is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OE51 HMC, 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 OE51 HMC registered?

OE51 HMC is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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