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EP54 FTX

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,177 mi
Last recorded71,177 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP54 FTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 71,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front master clyinder mounting damaged but seem tight

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm underneath (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 70,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 69,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,377 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,053 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 62,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,243 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,905 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,736 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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EP54 FTX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EP54 FTX, 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 EP54 FTX registered?

EP54 FTX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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