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RX54 UZN

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

7,808 mi
Last recorded7,808 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 UZN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 7,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 7,804 miles

Headlamp aim passed with mask on headlight

Pass 22 May 2023 7,780 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 7,775 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 7,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 7,233 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 7,233 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 7,178 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 6,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 6,852 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,633 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 6,628 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2012 6,308 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 5,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 4,603 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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RX54 UZN is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RX54 UZN, 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 RX54 UZN registered?

RX54 UZN is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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