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A22 GOU

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,761 mi
Last recorded68,761 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 GOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 68,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 64,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 59,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 58,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,440 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,283 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 56,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,103 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame and swinging arm (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,933 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 14,118 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 372 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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A22 GOU is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,504 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 A22 GOU, 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 20 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A22 GOU registered?

A22 GOU is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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