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DH04 JKH

2009 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,961 mi
Last recorded18,961 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 JKH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 18,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 18,367 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 17,692 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 16,107 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 15,910 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 15,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 15,479 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 15,479 miles

Rear Tyre designed for a car or sidecar fitted to a solo motorcycle (5.2.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 15,463 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2014 11,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,181 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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DH04 JKH is a 2009 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DH04 JKH, 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 17 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DH04 JKH registered?

DH04 JKH is a 2009 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is DH04 JKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH04 JKH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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