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FX05 LPL

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,493 mi
Last recorded53,493 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 LPL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 53,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,611 miles

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 50,611 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rear swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 46,277 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 46,273 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 44,666 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,359 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,451 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,993 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 30,834 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,737 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,745 miles

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

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

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 LPL is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LPL, 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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FX05 LPL is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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