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VK04 DYJ

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,533 mi
Last recorded9,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 DYJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 9,533 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 9,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 9,313 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 9,313 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 9,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 8,982 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 8,799 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 8,375 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 7,916 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 7,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 6,975 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 6,975 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 6,531 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 6,531 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 5,586 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 5,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 5,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2012 5,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 4,603 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 4,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 3,856 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 3,007 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 3,007 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 2,290 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 2,290 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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VK04 DYJ is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VK04 DYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK04 DYJ registered?

VK04 DYJ is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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The MOT history for VK04 DYJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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