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DL54 BWZ

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,086 mi
Last recorded29,086 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 BWZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 29,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 27,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 17,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 17,980 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 17,980 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 15,966 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 15,966 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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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DL54 BWZ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL54 BWZ, 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 DL54 BWZ registered?

DL54 BWZ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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