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YJ04 YZW

2004 Kawasaki KLV1000

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,563 mi
Last recorded44,563 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki KLV100024,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 YZW
MakeKawasaki
ModelKLV1000
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 44,563 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 43,754 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 43,733 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 43,724 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Crack in left side footrest bracket

Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,117 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 42,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,936 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 38,928 miles

Drive chain excessively tight tight spot in chain makes this excessive tight under load (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy headraces (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket carrier bearing has excess free play,possibly caused by chain tightness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

left grip loose,not insecure though

Pass 10 May 2018 34,600 miles

handlebars slightly bent? wheel alignment ok - rides straight on road test

Pass 11 May 2017 33,329 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 33,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 30,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,570 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 15,570 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 13,716 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 12,042 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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YJ04 YZW is a 2004 Kawasaki KLV1000 in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJ04 YZW, 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 YJ04 YZW registered?

YJ04 YZW is a 2004 Kawasaki KLV1000, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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