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FJ55 VFY

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

19,831 mi
Last recorded19,831 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 VFY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 19,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 15,365 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 11,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 9,875 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 9,875 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 8,404 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 6,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 5,151 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 4,868 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 4,868 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 4,845 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 4,845 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 4,812 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 4,812 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 4,717 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 4,714 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 4,618 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 4,618 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 4,452 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 4,452 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 4,184 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 4,184 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 3,499 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 3,499 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 2,782 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 2,748 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 2,068 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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FJ55 VFY is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FJ55 VFY, 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 FJ55 VFY registered?

FJ55 VFY is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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