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FJ04 RLV

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,091 mi
Last recorded20,091 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 RLV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 20,091 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 20,045 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 19,949 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 19,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 19,433 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 18,766 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,128 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 11,662 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 8,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 6,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 6,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 5,193 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 5,172 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 3,784 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 1,793 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?

Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 299
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 112
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 101
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FJ04 RLV is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ04 RLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN800 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ04 RLV registered?

FJ04 RLV is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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