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BU04 RNX

2004 Kawasaki VN2000

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,660 mi
Last recorded22,660 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN200018,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 RNX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 22,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 22,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,417 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

headlamp mask fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2021 19,497 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 19,495 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 17,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 16,109 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 16,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on full beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (0.52) mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 12,160 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 10,769 miles

Front Indicators obscured but less than 50%

Fail 5 Apr 2017 10,766 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on sidecar incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 9,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 8,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 7,722 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 7,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 7,237 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,680 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 6,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,322 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN2000?

Based on 2,289 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too high 4
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BU04 RNX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,109 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 VN2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 RNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 RNX registered?

BU04 RNX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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