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HF04 JFG

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Red Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,363 mi
Last recorded21,363 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 JFG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 21,363 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 20,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 19,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 17,932 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 17,922 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 17,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 16,154 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 16,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 16,146 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 16,061 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 13,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 11,702 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2014 11,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 6,601 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 6,601 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 6,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 6,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 5,944 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 5,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 4,990 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 4,281 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 4,275 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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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HF04 JFG is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Red with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF04 JFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF04 JFG registered?

HF04 JFG is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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