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GN04 TNK

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,844 mi
Last recorded12,844 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 TNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 12,844 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 12,844 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character sizing & spacing obviously too small. (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 12,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 12,829 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 12,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 12,726 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 12,680 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 12,560 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 12,260 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 12,260 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 10,041 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 9,175 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 8,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,806 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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GN04 TNK is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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 GN04 TNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN04 TNK registered?

GN04 TNK is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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The MOT history for GN04 TNK shows 14 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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