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HF05 ENN

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,924 mi
Last recorded40,924 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 ENN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 40,924 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 40,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 39,104 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 34,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 34,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,815 miles

front parking light in/op

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 31,079 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 May 2015 29,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 28,182 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 27,693 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 May 2013 27,692 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2012 27,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 26,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,987 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,990 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,937 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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HF05 ENN is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ENN, 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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HF05 ENN is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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