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MX05 BXF

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Blue Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,566 mi
Last recorded38,566 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 BXF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 38,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,148 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 37,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,229 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 36,226 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre cracking on side walls and in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,796 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 32,796 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,237 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 23,480 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,220 miles

front tyre started to perish between treads.

rear brake is low on reserve adjustment.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,997 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 16,770 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,895 miles

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

front tyre has started to perrish.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,577 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

front tyre started to perrish between treads.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,502 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 6,861 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 5,628 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 2,486 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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MX05 BXF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Blue 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 MX05 BXF, 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 MX05 BXF registered?

MX05 BXF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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