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FP04 BVL

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

16,091 mi
Last recorded16,091 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 BVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 16,091 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 15,876 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 15,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 15,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 15,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 14,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 13,845 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 13,005 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 12,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 12,264 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 11,763 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 11,094 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 May 2015 11,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 10,903 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 10,509 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,110 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,611 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,345 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 6,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 4,800 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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FP04 BVL is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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 FP04 BVL, 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.

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What year was FP04 BVL registered?

FP04 BVL is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is FP04 BVL safe to buy?

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