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HF05 GVN

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Green Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,286 mi
Last recorded69,286 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 GVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 69,286 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,010 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 66,743 miles

Front front tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2023 65,678 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 62,279 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,942 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,432 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,085 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 52,076 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,967 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 43,959 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,317 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,433 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 33,362 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 33,347 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,517 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 237,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 23,779 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 19,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 11,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 6,449 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?

Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 299
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 112
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 101
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HF05 GVN is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Green with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 10,896 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 VN800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF05 GVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN800 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF05 GVN registered?

HF05 GVN is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is HF05 GVN safe to buy?

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