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OW55 RCO

2005 Kawasaki VN900

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,342 mi
Last recorded15,342 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 RCO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 15,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 14,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 May 2025 14,957 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 14,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 14,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 9,560 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 9,171 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 8,833 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 8,833 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2019 8,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 7,949 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 7,949 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play top yoke nut loose (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 7,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 7,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2014 7,219 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN900?

Based on 4,354 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
747
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
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OW55 RCO is a 2005 Kawasaki VN900 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW55 RCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN900 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki VN900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OW55 RCO is a 2005 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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