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AY55 JEO

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,797 mi
Last recorded14,797 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 JEO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 14,797 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 14,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 10,805 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 10,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 10,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 10,088 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 9,186 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 8,392 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,329 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 4,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 3,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 3,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 3,698 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 3,577 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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AY55 JEO is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AY55 JEO, 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 AY55 JEO registered?

AY55 JEO is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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