KAWASAKI VN 1500 P2H
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VN 1500 P2H passes first time 90.0% of the time; by 20k that's 88.6%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a VN 1500 P2H
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
5 | 17.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 17.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
5 | 17.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 14.3 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 10.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 7.1 |
| steering |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 3.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VN 1500 P2H beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, SUZUKI GSF1200).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VN 1500 P2H.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2003 (86.5% pass). Weakest: 2003 (86.5%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.