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YK04 CSU

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,496 mi
Last recorded30,496 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 CSU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 30,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 30,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 29,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 29,605 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure no split pin (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 29,431 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,576 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,209 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 25,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 23,736 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 23,736 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 22,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,030 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 20,030 miles

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,968 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 15,700 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,343 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,681 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 9,292 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 6,540 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?

Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 299
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 112
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 101
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YK04 CSU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,650 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 VN800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK04 CSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN800 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK04 CSU registered?

YK04 CSU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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