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LK05 KXA

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,601 mi
Last recorded27,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 KXA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 27,601 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 26,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 25,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 23,921 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 23,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 23,325 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 21,493 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 18,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 18,187 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,503 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 17,503 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear wheel spindle (6.2.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,229 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 17,229 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 12,339 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 8,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 8,452 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,982 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 7,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 5,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 4,700 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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LK05 KXA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LK05 KXA, 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 LK05 KXA registered?

LK05 KXA is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is LK05 KXA safe to buy?

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