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EX04 PWO

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,402 mi
Last recorded44,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 PWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 44,402 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 25,924 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 16,872 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 16,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 16,827 miles

Drive shaft gaitor split.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencers corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 16,292 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 16,167 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 15,656 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 15,266 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 15,266 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Tyres under inflated

Pass 10 May 2014 14,524 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 12,911 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 10,701 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 5,806 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 1,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 1,038 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 788 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 788 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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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EX04 PWO is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX04 PWO, 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 EX04 PWO registered?

EX04 PWO is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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