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DK05 CHO

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,656 mi
Last recorded25,656 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 CHO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 25,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

horn weak

Pass 19 Dec 2024 25,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Horn weak

Fail 17 Dec 2024 25,012 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Horn weak

Pass 21 Dec 2023 23,834 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 23,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 22,637 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 21,978 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 21,978 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))

Fail 11 May 2019 21,978 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,822 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 19,666 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 16,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,198 miles

noisy exhaust

Pass 13 Feb 2010 7,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 6,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 6,093 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?

Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 299
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 112
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 101
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DK05 CHO is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 10,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK05 CHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN800 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK05 CHO registered?

DK05 CHO is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DK05 CHO safe to buy?

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