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YJ53 ERX

2004 Kawasaki VN2000

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

117,154 mi
Last recorded117,154 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN200018,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ERX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 117,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 114,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 106,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 102,047 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 100,623 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 99,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 94,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 88,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,706 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 76,138 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 70,437 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,498 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,212 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,455 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,373 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 28,373 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,208 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 9,608 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 9,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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YJ53 ERX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 ERX, 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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What year was YJ53 ERX registered?

YJ53 ERX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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