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NR04 CVE

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,711 mi
Last recorded23,711 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 CVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 23,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 23,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 23,487 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 23,487 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 23,454 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 23,332 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 23,060 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 22,468 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2016 21,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 21,172 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 21,172 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,373 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,383 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 17,118 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,118 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,010 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 15,010 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 11,868 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 8,401 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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NR04 CVE is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NR04 CVE, 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 NR04 CVE registered?

NR04 CVE is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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