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GX05 DFG

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,828 mi
Last recorded28,828 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 DFG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 28,828 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 27,492 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,742 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,055 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 21,055 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,489 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,391 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,093 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,123 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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GX05 DFG is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GX05 DFG, 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 GX05 DFG registered?

GX05 DFG is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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