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H6 JVW

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,759 mi
Last recorded25,759 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 JVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 25,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 25,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 25,146 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil from fork seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 23,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 23,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,336 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 21,205 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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H6 JVW is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H6 JVW, 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 H6 JVW registered?

H6 JVW is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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