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DK55 KSE

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,667 mi
Last recorded17,667 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 KSE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 17,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 17,241 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 16,835 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 16,786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 16,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 14,768 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 14,277 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 14,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 13,301 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 13,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 13,274 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 12,748 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 11,306 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 9,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 5,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 4,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 4,826 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front tyre shows cracking in base of tread due to ageing

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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DK55 KSE 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 DK55 KSE, 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 DK55 KSE registered?

DK55 KSE is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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