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CU05 KBK

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,556 mi
Last recorded31,556 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 KBK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 31,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 30,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 30,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 30,224 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 30,224 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 29,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,841 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 29,554 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 29,389 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,134 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,539 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,571 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 26,868 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 26,008 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,029 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,871 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,469 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,489 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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CU05 KBK is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CU05 KBK, 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 CU05 KBK registered?

CU05 KBK is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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