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G5 VRA

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,574 mi
Last recorded88,574 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,574 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,194 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 70,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 70,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2015 65,803 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 40,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 31,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 24,950 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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G5 VRA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G5 VRA, 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 G5 VRA registered?

G5 VRA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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