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AY05 AYA

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,201 mi
Last recorded31,201 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 31,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 26,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 22,184 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 19,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 17,437 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Road spring corroded slightly,both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 15,595 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp reflector slightly defective slight mark to headlamp lens - not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 14,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 13,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 12,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 9,521 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 5,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 5,719 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 2,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 2,751 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 2,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 2,576 miles

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 AYA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AY05 AYA, 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 AYA registered?

AY05 AYA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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