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WX04 ELW

2004 Kawasaki VN2000

Black Petrol 2053cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,422 mi
Last recorded38,422 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN200018,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 ELW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,053cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 38,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 37,750 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 37,750 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 37,285 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 37,285 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 34,883 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 31,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,721 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 29,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,228 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 29,228 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 21,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 21,731 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 21,561 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,939 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 May 2008 16,361 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 May 2008 16,361 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2007 14,082 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 14,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN2000?

Based on 2,289 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too high 4
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WX04 ELW is a 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 in Black with a 2,053cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,109 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 VN2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX04 ELW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX04 ELW is a 2004 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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