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GX04 HVW

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,649 mi
Last recorded66,649 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 66,649 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,295 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 65,985 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,129 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 64,109 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)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 18 May 2013 61,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 59,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 59,857 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,668 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,657 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,742 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 20,112 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,112 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?

Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 52
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GX04 HVW is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,477 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 VN1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX04 HVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX04 HVW registered?

GX04 HVW is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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