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KE05 HYL

2005 Kawasaki VN2000

Black Petrol 2053cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,293 mi
Last recorded34,293 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN200014,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 HYL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,053cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 34,293 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 34,091 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 33,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,998 miles

front brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Aug 2021 27,951 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 26,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 20,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,815 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 19,815 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light no front brake lever brake light (1.3.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,754 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 12,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 8,491 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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KE05 HYL is a 2005 Kawasaki VN2000 in Black with a 2,053cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE05 HYL, 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 KE05 HYL registered?

KE05 HYL is a 2005 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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