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SN04 LUJ

2004 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,664 mi
Last recorded40,664 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki KLV100024,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 LUJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 40,664 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 39,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 34,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 34,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,016 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 30,947 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,462 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 25,701 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,820 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,555 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,294 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 13,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,994 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,420 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 11,420 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2009 10,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,257 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 8,257 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 6,729 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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SN04 LUJ 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 SN04 LUJ, 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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What year was SN04 LUJ registered?

SN04 LUJ is a 2004 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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