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CU05 HBE

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,248 mi
Last recorded17,248 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 HBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 17,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 17,107 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 16,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 16,137 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 15,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 15,885 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 15,777 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 15,777 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 15,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 15,695 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 15,695 miles

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

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,593 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,325 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 14,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,560 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,726 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 9,725 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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CU05 HBE is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU05 HBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU05 HBE registered?

CU05 HBE is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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