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FJ04 RKV

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Orange Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,078 mi
Last recorded24,078 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 RKV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,078 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,584 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 19,970 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 12,622 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 RKV is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Orange with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

FJ04 RKV is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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