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AE05 CGV

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,303 mi
Last recorded29,303 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 29,303 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 29,058 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 28,017 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 27,054 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 26,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 24,990 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,536 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,289 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 22,289 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on partial lock turns (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,155 miles

o/s grip poor

Fail 17 Jun 2015 22,156 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

o/s grip poor

tyres poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2014 22,152 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 20,528 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 12,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 11,375 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 7,050 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1600?

Based on 5,422 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp aim too low 10
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AE05 CGV is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 15,876 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 VN1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 CGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 CGV registered?

AE05 CGV is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AE05 CGV safe to buy?

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