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FX05 KXS

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,496 mi
Last recorded29,496 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 KXS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,496 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 29,311 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)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,848 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 22,848 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 14,948 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,791 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,141 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,152 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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FX05 KXS is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX05 KXS, 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 FX05 KXS registered?

FX05 KXS is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is FX05 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 KXS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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