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RK04 HBX

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,828 mi
Last recorded41,828 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 HBX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 41,828 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 41,808 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high Aftermarket LED halo type unit fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 41,283 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre under inflated (17psi)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre under inflated (15psi)

Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,458 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 40,458 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 40,443 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected pivot seized (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 38,200 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 38,200 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 34,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 32,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 28,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,978 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,987 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 10,117 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 7,785 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,643 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 5,640 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 5,339 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 5,337 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2009 4,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 3,766 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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RK04 HBX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK04 HBX, 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 RK04 HBX registered?

RK04 HBX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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