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PE55 YFW

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,531 mi
Last recorded20,531 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 YFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 20,531 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 19,409 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 19,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 18,971 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,409 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 17,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 16,620 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 16,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 14,659 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,198 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 10,384 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,333 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 9,333 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2008 8,687 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 8,687 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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PE55 YFW is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE55 YFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE55 YFW registered?

PE55 YFW is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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The MOT history for PE55 YFW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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