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HF05 LBZ

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,083 mi
Last recorded87,083 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 LBZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 87,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 80,670 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 74,007 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect at limit acceptable - recommend attention required (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at wear limit - replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 67,685 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre worn flat

dipped beam bulb swapped for LED

Fail 23 May 2023 67,684 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre worn flat

dipped beam bulb swapped for LED

Pass 4 May 2022 54,018 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 50,893 miles

Front Front tire is perrished

Fail 22 May 2021 50,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Operates the wrong way round...is on high beam when main headlamp is on low beam (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested operates the wrong way round....Is on high beam when main headlamp is on low beam (4.1.2 (b))

Front Front tire is perrished

Pass 26 May 2020 48,608 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 46,026 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 45,501 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,733 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,830 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,406 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,993 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010
Pass 28 Jul 2009 15,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 10,180 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 9,231 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 LBZ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

HF05 LBZ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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