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HF55 HTJ

2005 Kawasaki VN2000

Black Petrol 2053cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,891 mi
Last recorded18,891 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN200014,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 HTJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,053cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 18,891 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main under carriage. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 18,155 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main under carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 17,875 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under carriage. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 17,392 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 16,538 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main frame under carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 16,478 miles

Front and rear calliper/pistons corroded, advise attention.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main frame under carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 14,899 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded caliper (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded caliper (3.1.5)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 11,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 8,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 8,898 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 8,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 7,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 5,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

stone stuck in drive belt.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 5,756 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

stone stuck in drive belt.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 5,031 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 4,443 miles

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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HF55 HTJ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN2000 in Black with a 2,053cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HF55 HTJ, 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 HF55 HTJ registered?

HF55 HTJ is a 2005 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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