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YK04 GVC

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,265 mi
Last recorded37,265 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 GVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 37,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 36,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 35,827 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 35,827 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure reg plate mounting bracket. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,738 miles

no mudguards fitted at time of test.

Fail 12 Jul 2019 34,738 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

no mudguards fitted at time of test.

Pass 23 May 2018 33,777 miles

no mudguards fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,460 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 28,037 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,865 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 10,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 7,606 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 6,767 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 3,684 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 3,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 2,735 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 GVC is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

YK04 GVC is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 August 2004.

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