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EU05 FDY

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,575 mi
Last recorded12,575 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 12,575 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 11,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 11,896 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 11,896 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 11,701 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 11,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 11,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly holding on whilst on full lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 10,807 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 10,807 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 6,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 6,615 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 5,802 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 5,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 5,658 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 5,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 4,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 4,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,458 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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EU05 FDY is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EU05 FDY, 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 EU05 FDY registered?

EU05 FDY is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is EU05 FDY safe to buy?

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