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AO04 KEV

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,261 mi
Last recorded17,261 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 KEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 17,261 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 May 2026 17,243 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 16,915 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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AO04 KEV is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO04 KEV, 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 AO04 KEV registered?

AO04 KEV is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AO04 KEV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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