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CU04 HWF

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Orange Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,544 mi
Last recorded26,544 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 HWF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 26,544 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm pivot bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 26,406 miles

Front front disks rusty

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,827 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 25,815 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)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 21,601 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,367 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 15,427 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 12,339 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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 12,339 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,340 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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CU04 HWF is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Orange with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU04 HWF, 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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CU04 HWF is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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