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BX05 WCF

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,357 mi
Last recorded77,357 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,357 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 77,328 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 74,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,796 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 69,017 miles

Central Front Central Front flexi pipes insecure slightly

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 62,976 miles

Central Front flexi pipes insecure slightly

Offside Front wiring fouling steering

Pass 5 Jun 2021 57,945 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre cracked in between treads

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2021 57,945 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre cracked in between treads

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2020 52,292 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 47,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,371 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,887 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 34,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 34,856 miles

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

general corrosion all over bike including brake calipers

Pass 5 Dec 2015 32,377 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 28,820 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,629 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 27,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,547 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,565 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 23,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 21,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,128 miles

Front and rear tyres have very worn profiles

Fail 29 Mar 2010 14,969 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,969 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 11,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,604 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 7,414 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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BX05 WCF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX05 WCF, 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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BX05 WCF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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