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FX04 FOV

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,903 mi
Last recorded15,903 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 FOV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 15,903 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 15,215 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 15,043 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 14,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 14,095 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 13,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 13,505 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 13,486 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 13,112 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 12,733 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 10,447 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 8,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 8,939 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 8,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,934 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 3,197 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 2,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 1,736 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 1,348 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1600?

Based on 5,422 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp aim too low 10
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FX04 FOV is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX04 FOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX04 FOV registered?

FX04 FOV is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FX04 FOV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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