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FJ04 FXS

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Orange Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

21,134 mi
Last recorded21,134 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 FXS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 21,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 20,831 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 20,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 19,384 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 19,368 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 17,793 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 17,767 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 17,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,069 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,553 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 16,544 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 16,233 miles

exhaust is very noisy

Pass 28 May 2016 15,406 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 15,198 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 13,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2014 13,563 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 10,384 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate non-relective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 10,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,093 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 4,256 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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FJ04 FXS is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Orange with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FJ04 FXS, 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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FJ04 FXS is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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