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YJ05 XTC

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,774 mi
Last recorded48,774 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 XTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 48,774 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 47,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 46,687 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,391 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated secured by cable tie (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,897 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 44,194 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 42,340 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,153 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,948 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,617 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,751 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,271 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,591 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,742 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,855 miles

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

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

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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YJ05 XTC is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ05 XTC, 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 YJ05 XTC registered?

YJ05 XTC is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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