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WM04 LXW

2004 Kawasaki VN1500

Silver Petrol 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

14,430 mi
Last recorded14,430 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN150013,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 LXW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 14,430 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 14,204 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 14,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 14,105 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 14,105 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 13,931 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 13,674 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 13,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 13,637 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 13,615 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 12,901 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 12,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 12,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 12,489 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 12,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2015 12,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,958 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 11,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,845 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,649 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 10,774 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 8,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 6,427 miles

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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WM04 LXW is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500 in Silver with a 1,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WM04 LXW, 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 WM04 LXW registered?

WM04 LXW is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1500, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is WM04 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM04 LXW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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