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AY05 AVP

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,538 mi
Last recorded19,538 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 AVP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 19,538 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 19,469 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 18,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 18,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 18,096 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 18,096 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 16,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 16,481 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 16,211 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 15,540 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 15,452 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 14,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,083 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 13,060 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,227 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 10,657 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 10,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 8,058 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 8,058 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,853 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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AY05 AVP is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY05 AVP, 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 AY05 AVP registered?

AY05 AVP is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AY05 AVP safe to buy?

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