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FJ55 OCG

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,564 mi
Last recorded30,564 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 OCG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 30,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 28,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 28,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 28,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 28,362 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 28,161 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 26,329 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 21,269 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 21,269 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,173 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 16,173 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 14,204 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 14,204 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 12,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,255 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,738 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?

Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 299
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 112
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 101
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FJ55 OCG is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 10,896 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 VN800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 OCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN800 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ55 OCG registered?

FJ55 OCG is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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