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AY56 BYN

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,954 mi
Last recorded10,954 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 BYN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 10,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 9,034 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 6,599 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 6,595 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,184 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 4,917 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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AY56 BYN is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY56 BYN, 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.

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What year was AY56 BYN registered?

AY56 BYN is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is AY56 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 BYN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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