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AE05 LMJ

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,845 mi
Last recorded9,845 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LMJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 9,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No front mudguard

No rear mudguard

Fail 30 Nov 2024 9,833 miles

Front Position lamp not working Front side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front and rear stop lamps not working when either lever applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear indictors spaced to close together and do not confirm to standards

no front mudguard

no rear mudguard fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 9,731 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 9,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear indicator not visable from the rear

Pass 23 Sep 2014 9,673 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 9,673 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 9,462 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,203 miles

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,916 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 8,833 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 8,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 7,743 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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 LMJ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

AE05 LMJ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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