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AE05 LBJ

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,201 mi
Last recorded44,201 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 44,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Needs replacing ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 37,637 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 37,603 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 35,517 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 33,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 33,569 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 32,719 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,739 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 30,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 28,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 28,362 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 26,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 23,804 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,145 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 19,889 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 19,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 18,595 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,240 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 12,636 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 11,450 miles

Brake pedal fouls footrest (aftermarket item ) but does not as yet impair brake effiency )

Pass 24 May 2008 7,994 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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AE05 LBJ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 10,896 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 AE05 LBJ, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE05 LBJ registered?

AE05 LBJ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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