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FP04 BWW

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,427 mi
Last recorded51,427 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 BWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 51,427 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear CRACKING BETWEEN TYRE TREAD (CORD NOT EXPOSED)

Pass 17 May 2025 51,108 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 50,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 50,372 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,196 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 49,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,588 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering head bearing slightly notchy

Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,229 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,868 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 33,775 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,539 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 28,466 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,009 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 18,537 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 18,537 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,018 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 15,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 14,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 BWW is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BWW, 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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FP04 BWW is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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