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PJ54 XCY

2005 Kawasaki VN800

Purple Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,786 mi
Last recorded12,786 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN80010,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 XCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 12,786 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 12,440 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 12,440 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 11,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 11,110 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 10,364 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 9,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 5,968 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 4,149 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 3,814 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 3,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 2,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 2,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 1,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 1,005 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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PJ54 XCY is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800 in Purple with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ54 XCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ54 XCY registered?

PJ54 XCY is a 2005 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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