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N17 SVX

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Green Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,891 mi
Last recorded14,891 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 SVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 14,891 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 13,968 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 13,968 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 12,017 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 12,012 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre is unsuitable Front wheel has a rear fitment only tyre fitted (5.2.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 11,808 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 11,663 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 11,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 11,135 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 10,153 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 9,854 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 9,854 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 9,552 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 9,552 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 8,647 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 8,407 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2008 7,886 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 5,133 miles

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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N17 SVX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Green with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N17 SVX, 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.

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What year was N17 SVX registered?

N17 SVX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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