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LX55 FUG

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,885 mi
Last recorded40,885 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 FUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 40,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 38,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 38,026 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 38,026 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 37,911 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 37,911 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2015
Fail 10 Feb 2015 34,394 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 33,969 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 33,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,526 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 32,523 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 28,280 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 28,280 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2010 21,406 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

RBT shows BINDING on front brake. LESS than 10% of MAXIMUM brake effort.

RBT shows BINDING on rear brake (NEW PADS). LESS than 10% of MAXIMUM brake effort.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,789 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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LX55 FUG is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX55 FUG, 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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What year was LX55 FUG registered?

LX55 FUG is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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