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DC54 CZZ

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,617 mi
Last recorded62,617 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 CZZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 61,448 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 60,353 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 58,905 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 57,766 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 57,513 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 56,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,667 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,136 miles

Drive shaft seal/gaitor perished.

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak from driveshaft seal/gaitor.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 May 2015 45,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,757 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 42,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2013 37,250 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 37,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,246 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 34,246 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 30,168 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,209 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,146 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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DC54 CZZ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DC54 CZZ, 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 DC54 CZZ registered?

DC54 CZZ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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