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FJ55 TTY

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,921 mi
Last recorded28,921 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 TTY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 28,921 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 27,959 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 27,225 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 27,225 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 21,618 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 21,443 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 21,443 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly Switch gear insecure (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 21,398 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,820 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 16,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 11,810 miles

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

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 TTY is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TTY, 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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FJ55 TTY is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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