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FJ55 TUA

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,178 mi
Last recorded15,178 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 TUA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 15,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 13,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 11,217 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 9,847 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 8,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 8,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 8,495 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 8,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 8,389 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 8,263 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 8,263 miles

Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.6)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded Brake required adjustment to prevent binding. (3.2.A1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 8,130 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 7,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 7,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 7,438 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 7,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 6,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 6,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 TUA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

FJ55 TUA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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