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HF05 ENE

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Purple Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,880 mi
Last recorded25,880 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 ENE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 25,880 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 23,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 20,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 20,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 17,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 13,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 12,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,810 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 11,740 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 10,832 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,299 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,990 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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HF05 ENE is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Purple with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HF05 ENE, 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 HF05 ENE registered?

HF05 ENE is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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