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FJ53 NYW

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,723 mi
Last recorded13,723 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 13,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Non Testable lamp showing green light to the front

Pass 16 Jul 2015 10,652 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 10,460 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 10,193 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 9,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,877 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 5,877 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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FJ53 NYW is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ53 NYW, 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 FJ53 NYW registered?

FJ53 NYW is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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The MOT history for FJ53 NYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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