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R77 WVN

2005 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,577 mi
Last recorded30,577 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki VN160015,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 WVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 30,577 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 25,341 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 22,485 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 20,102 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 18,280 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 14,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 10,998 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 6,079 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 6,078 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,754 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 4,119 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 3,869 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 2,626 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 2,615 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2010 2,559 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 2,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 2,267 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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R77 WVN is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R77 WVN, 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 R77 WVN registered?

R77 WVN is a 2005 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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