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BW04 VDM

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Orange Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,120 mi
Last recorded9,120 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 VDM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 9,120 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 9,050 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 May 2012 9,030 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 9,029 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 9,008 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,955 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 8,925 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 7,751 miles

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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BW04 VDM is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Orange with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW04 VDM, 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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What year was BW04 VDM registered?

BW04 VDM is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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The MOT history for BW04 VDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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