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FJ04 FZV

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,546 mi
Last recorded29,546 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 FZV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 29,546 miles

OIL FILTER CORRODED

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 27,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 26,557 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 26,463 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 26,100 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 25,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 25,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 25,173 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 25,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,999 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 23,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,428 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 20,390 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,232 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,597 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?

Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 52
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FJ04 FZV is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,477 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ04 FZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ04 FZV registered?

FJ04 FZV is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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