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BX55 UEA

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,065 mi
Last recorded27,065 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 UEA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 27,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 26,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 25,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 24,424 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 21,053 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 19,619 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,311 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 18,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,349 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012
Pass 3 May 2011 12,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,465 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 9,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,730 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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BX55 UEA 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 87.5%.

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 BX55 UEA, 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 BX55 UEA registered?

BX55 UEA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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