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HF04 HAU

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,536 mi
Last recorded35,536 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 HAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,536 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp converter fitted

Rear brake near end of adjustment

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 15 Oct 2024 35,518 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp converter fitted

Rear brake near end of adjustment

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 12 Dec 2023 35,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Throttle slightly sticking

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 35,115 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,289 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,022 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,868 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,526 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 171,180 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 13,374 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 9,953 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 7,635 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,635 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,815 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 4,531 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 4,531 miles

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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HF04 HAU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HF04 HAU, 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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What year was HF04 HAU registered?

HF04 HAU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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The MOT history for HF04 HAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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