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RA02 DXH

2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,797 mi
Last recorded27,797 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H15,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 DXH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500 P1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 27,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2022 27,792 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,313 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 27,313 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 26,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 26,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 25,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 22,934 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 22,926 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,204 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,291 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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RA02 DXH is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RA02 DXH, 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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RA02 DXH is a 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 P1H, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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