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HC54 HDV

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,413 mi
Last recorded46,413 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC54 HDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 46,413 miles

Exhaust noisy

Headlamp main beam tell-tale not working

Pass 3 Jul 2025 46,404 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 46,398 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 46,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 44,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator damaged but works ok (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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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HC54 HDV is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Gold 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 HC54 HDV, 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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HC54 HDV is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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