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RX04 RVR

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Black Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

15,493 mi
Last recorded15,493 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 RVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 15,493 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 14,845 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 12,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 12,837 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 12,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 12,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 12,260 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 12,260 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2017 11,464 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 11,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 11,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 10,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 10,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 8,907 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 May 2012 8,907 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 7,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Small number plate fitted can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 15 May 2010 5,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,243 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 2,934 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 7 Apr 2008 2,934 miles

rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 12 Mar 2007 2,643 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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RX04 RVR is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Black with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RX04 RVR, 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 RX04 RVR registered?

RX04 RVR is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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