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AY05 JOH

2005 Kawasaki VN2000

Black Petrol 2053cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,416 mi
Last recorded30,416 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN200014,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 JOH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,053cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 30,416 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 29,154 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 29,144 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 27,580 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 26,628 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 25,425 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 24,654 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,280 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,728 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 20,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 16,740 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 12,517 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,032 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 6,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,258 miles

alignment to limit of tolerance

Fail 23 Jul 2008 6,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

alignment to limit of tolerance

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN2000?

Based on 2,289 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too high 4
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AY05 JOH is a 2005 Kawasaki VN2000 in Black with a 2,053cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki VN2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 14,125 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 VN2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 JOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki VN2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY05 JOH registered?

AY05 JOH is a 2005 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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