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BX55 UEP

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,107 mi
Last recorded20,107 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 UEP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 20,107 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 20,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 20,107 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 19,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not mounted centrally in the case of a single light sauce (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear stop lamp partially covers top of numberplate but unlikely to be misread

Fail 14 May 2024 19,997 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component touching mudguard (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not mounted centrally in the case of a single light sauce (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear stop lamp partially covers top of numberplate but unlikely to be misread

Pass 30 May 2023 19,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 18,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 18,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 18,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 18,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,239 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 14,357 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 1 Jun 2013 13,226 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 8,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 6,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 4,416 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 UEP is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BX55 UEP, 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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BX55 UEP is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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