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NK04 DWL

2004 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,184 mi
Last recorded29,184 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki KLV100024,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 DWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 29,184 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 28,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 26,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 25,922 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 25,922 miles

Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure Top yoke Nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 24,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 23,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 20,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,532 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,513 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside front brake hose pulled tight by suspension movement

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle slow to return

Fail 18 Apr 2017 20,513 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated clamps missing (7.1.1a)

Battery retaining strap not fitted correctly

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Nearside front brake hose pulled tight by suspension movement

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle slow to return

Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,454 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 20,454 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 15,951 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 14,056 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Oct 2012 11,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2011 8,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 5,178 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 5,177 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 5,069 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KLV1000?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
1,436
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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NK04 DWL is a 2004 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki KLV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 24,438 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 KLV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK04 DWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KLV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki KLV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK04 DWL is a 2004 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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