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BX54 VKE

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,594 mi
Last recorded63,594 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 VKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 63,594 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,950 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 62,945 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Various (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess Various (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 62,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded Various (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess Various (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 62,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,341 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 62,341 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,499 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,567 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,865 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,453 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre has slightly perished tyre wall.

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,453 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre has slightly perished tyre wall.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,206 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake pedal, minimal reserve.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 42,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,698 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,022 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 32,022 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 20,920 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 5,829 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 5,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 5,590 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?

Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 299
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 112
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 101
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BX54 VKE is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,650 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 VN800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX54 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN800 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX54 VKE is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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