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BX04 ZWB

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,979 mi
Last recorded40,979 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ZWB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 40,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 40,262 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,492 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 31,671 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 24,919 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 21,944 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 20,411 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 18,184 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 18,184 miles

Front Brake lever excessively damaged pivot damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 17,410 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2013 16,460 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 16,118 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 14,464 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 May 2011 14,464 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,484 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 8,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,164 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 8,149 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 4,037 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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BX04 ZWB is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX04 ZWB, 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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BX04 ZWB is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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