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MX55 ZSV

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,438 mi
Last recorded37,438 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 ZSV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 37,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 37,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 36,506 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 36,035 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 36,035 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 35,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,353 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,143 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 29,479 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 29,479 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 21,691 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 20,326 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 7 May 2015 20,326 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 18,046 miles

front tyre has slight cracking (age related)

Fail 8 May 2014 18,046 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front tyre has slight cracking (age related)

Pass 7 May 2013 16,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 9,016 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 6,032 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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MX55 ZSV is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MX55 ZSV, 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 MX55 ZSV registered?

MX55 ZSV is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is MX55 ZSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 ZSV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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