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EU05 PVJ

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,297 mi
Last recorded17,297 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 PVJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 17,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 16,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 16,396 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 16,325 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 16,101 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 15,843 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 15,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 14,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 13,775 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 12,965 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 12,364 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 10,558 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 8,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 6,900 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 5,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 3,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 3,194 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 PVJ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EU05 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

EU05 PVJ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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