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AE05 ABX

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1533cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,382 mi
Last recorded21,382 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ABX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,533cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 21,382 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 20,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 20,024 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 18,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 17,774 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 16,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 16,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 14,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 12,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,181 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 9,527 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 7,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 7,018 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 5,831 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 4,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 3,997 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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AE05 ABX is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,533cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 AE05 ABX, 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 AE05 ABX registered?

AE05 ABX is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AE05 ABX safe to buy?

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