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MX55 CKF

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,397 mi
Last recorded25,397 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 CKF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 25,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 24,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 24,540 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 23,776 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 23,743 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2021 21,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 21,475 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 20,653 miles

Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 19,157 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,360 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,412 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 8,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 6,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 4,348 miles

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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MX55 CKF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MX55 CKF, 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 MX55 CKF registered?

MX55 CKF is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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