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FA54 VMG

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Orange Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,451 mi
Last recorded28,451 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VMG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 28,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2026 28,451 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 27,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 26,338 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 25,863 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 25,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 24,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 22,891 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 20,076 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 18,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 17,722 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 16,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,374 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,847 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 12,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 11,403 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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FA54 VMG is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Orange with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FA54 VMG, 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 FA54 VMG registered?

FA54 VMG is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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