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KU04 SMH

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,764 mi
Last recorded25,764 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 SMH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 25,764 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 25,751 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 25,751 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 25,751 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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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KU04 SMH is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KU04 SMH, 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 KU04 SMH registered?

KU04 SMH is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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