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GN05 DFL

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,525 mi
Last recorded11,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 DFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 11,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 11,225 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 11,221 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 11,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 10,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 10,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 10,829 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 10,539 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 10,223 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 10,186 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 10,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,001 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 9,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 9,246 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 7,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 6,720 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 5,235 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 4,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 2,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 1,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 1,755 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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GN05 DFL is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN05 DFL, 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 GN05 DFL registered?

GN05 DFL is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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The MOT history for GN05 DFL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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