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R429 MFV

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,028 mi
Last recorded16,028 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 MFV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 16,028 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 16,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 14,675 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 13,063 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 13,045 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre just meets tread depth requirements of 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 10,882 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 10,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 7,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 7,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2014 7,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2013 7,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2012 7,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 7,035 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2010 6,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2009 6,649 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 5,681 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 5,003 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 4,496 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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R429 MFV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R429 MFV, 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 R429 MFV registered?

R429 MFV is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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