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DX05 LFF

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,122 mi
Last recorded31,122 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 LFF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 31,122 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,448 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 31,064 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy slightly noisey (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 30,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 18 Jan 2022 30,622 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Apr 2020 30,113 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 25,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 25,595 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Horn replaced by a siren (1.7.3b)

Horn replaced by a siren note would not be recognised as audible warning (1.7.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,387 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,133 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,869 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,525 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 15,147 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,065 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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DX05 LFF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DX05 LFF, 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 DX05 LFF registered?

DX05 LFF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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