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M70 VRW

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,850 mi
Last recorded30,850 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 VRW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 30,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 29,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 27,750 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 27,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 26,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 26,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 25,879 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 25,832 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 25,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,806 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,258 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,779 miles

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

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

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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M70 VRW is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M70 VRW, 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 M70 VRW registered?

M70 VRW is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is M70 VRW safe to buy?

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