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PO55 CNC

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,018 mi
Last recorded18,018 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 CNC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 18,018 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 16,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 16,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 15,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 14,617 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 14,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 14,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 14,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 13,648 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 13,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,506 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 11,918 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 10,831 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 10,831 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 8,404 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 7,044 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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PO55 CNC is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PO55 CNC, 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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PO55 CNC is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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