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FJ54 HWD

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Silver Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,495 mi
Last recorded36,495 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 HWD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 36,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 May 2023 36,495 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Central Rear Pillion seat insecure seat missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 36,198 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 35,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC'S WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front TYRE FLAT 10PSI SHOULD BE 36PSI

Rear TYRE FLAT 8PSI SHOULD BE 40PSI

Fail 6 May 2021 35,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC'S WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working REPAIRED DURING TEST (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front TYRE FLAT 10PSI SHOULD BE 36PSI

Rear TYRE FLAT 8PSI SHOULD BE 40PSI

Pass 21 May 2020 34,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 34,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,199 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,980 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 22,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 17,034 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 12,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 6,061 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 2,434 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 1,570 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1500?

Based on 10,943 MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 128
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 59
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 52
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FJ54 HWD is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Silver with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 13,477 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN1500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ54 HWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ54 HWD registered?

FJ54 HWD is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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