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CU05 KBX

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,797 mi
Last recorded16,797 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 KBX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 16,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 16,697 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 16,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 16,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.71mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 16,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 15,884 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 12,388 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 9,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.09mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 7,977 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 6,842 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 4,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 3,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 3,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 3,480 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 3,262 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 2,261 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 KBX is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

CU05 KBX is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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