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AU05 EAA

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,095 mi
Last recorded23,095 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EAA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 23,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 23,013 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,885 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 22,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 22,099 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 21,392 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 20,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 19,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 19,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 17,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 14,342 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,450 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 8,339 miles

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

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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AU05 EAA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU05 EAA, 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 AU05 EAA registered?

AU05 EAA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AU05 EAA safe to buy?

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