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GX04 CBF

2004 Kawasaki VN2000

Blue Petrol 2053cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

8,474 mi
Last recorded8,474 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN200018,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 CBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,053cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 8,474 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 8,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 7,799 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 7,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 6,934 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 6,743 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 6,743 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 6,739 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 6,413 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 6,280 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2016 6,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 6,154 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2014 5,986 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2013 5,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 5,840 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 5,228 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

tyre cleaner on the edges of front and rear tyres

Fail 24 Jul 2010 4,739 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 4,739 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 3,830 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 3,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 3,227 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 3,227 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 2,664 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN2000?

Based on 2,289 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too high 4
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GX04 CBF is a 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 in Blue with a 2,053cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,109 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 VN2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX04 CBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX04 CBF registered?

GX04 CBF is a 2004 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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