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CU54 LVA

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,297 mi
Last recorded55,297 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LVA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 54,685 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 54,678 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 52,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 51,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 51,620 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,695 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 45,695 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 41,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 39,286 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,303 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 36,318 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 27,992 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

l/h foot plate has spring missing

screw in rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2011 26,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,964 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,678 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,016 miles

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

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

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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CU54 LVA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU54 LVA, 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 CU54 LVA registered?

CU54 LVA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is CU54 LVA safe to buy?

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