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YN04 YWE

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,767 mi
Last recorded66,767 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 YWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 66,767 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 65,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 63,943 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 63,943 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working When using front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 62,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 May 2021 62,283 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working When using front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,575 miles

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively brake lever pivot (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 59,575 miles

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively brake lever pivot (1.1.15 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,660 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 58,660 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated exhaust front pipe has hole in it (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 57,278 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey cylinder down pipe (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(i))

Fail 24 May 2016 57,278 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey cylinder down pipe (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised head races need slackening (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 55,814 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 48,047 miles

1 of 2 tail light bulbs not workimg

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 27 May 2014 48,047 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

1 of 2 tail light bulbs not workimg

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2013 35,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,149 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 24,342 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 24,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,006 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 22,006 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,989 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,035 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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YN04 YWE is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN04 YWE, 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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YN04 YWE is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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