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W12 RJB

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,867 mi
Last recorded29,867 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 RJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 29,867 miles

Rear Brake caliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Dust seals pushed out (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 29,396 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 29,055 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 29,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 28,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 28,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 28,541 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 25,656 miles

rear brake dust seals not in place (popped out)

Fail 15 May 2019 25,593 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

rear brake dust seals not in place (popped out)

Pass 15 May 2018 17,683 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 17,678 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 9,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 9,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 9,408 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 9,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 9,347 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 9,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,743 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 6,134 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 3,862 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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W12 RJB is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W12 RJB, 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.

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What year was W12 RJB registered?

W12 RJB is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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