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KIG 6642

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,188 mi
Last recorded32,188 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 6642
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 32,188 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 32,167 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 31,981 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 31,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,877 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 31,800 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 31,792 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 31,573 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 31,425 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,021 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy silencers (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,731 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake caliper seals being pushed out by pistons

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,893 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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KIG 6642 is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KIG 6642, 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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KIG 6642 is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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