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WA04 MDE

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Orange Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,711 mi
Last recorded49,711 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 MDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 49,711 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 49,707 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 47,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 46,363 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 46,363 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,622 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,788 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 42,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,063 miles

Number plate light not working

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,079 miles

number plate backing starting to rub through.

r/h rear bolt missing from sissy bar , numberplate light not working.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 27,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,340 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 19,632 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 15,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 11,027 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1600?

Based on 5,422 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp aim too low 10
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WA04 MDE is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Orange with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,712 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 VN1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA04 MDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA04 MDE is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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