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DX55 BJO

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,277 mi
Last recorded49,277 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 BJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 49,277 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 47,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 44,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 34,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak.

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,370 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit minimum limit. (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 12,341 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 10,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 9,809 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 8,937 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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DX55 BJO is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX55 BJO, 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 DX55 BJO registered?

DX55 BJO is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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