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AE04 HOG

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Orange Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,329 mi
Last recorded19,329 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HOG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 19,329 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 19,312 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 18,826 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 18,412 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 18,333 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 18,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 18,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 18,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 17,764 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 17,343 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,174 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 15,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 12,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 12,378 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 12,346 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 11,298 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1600?

Based on 5,422 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp aim too low 10
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AE04 HOG is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Orange with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 HOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 HOG is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AE04 HOG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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