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AY56 EKB

2006 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,282 mi
Last recorded26,282 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN90017,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 EKB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 26,282 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 26,005 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 25,991 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Fr. Pads (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No. Plate (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 23,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 20,533 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 15,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,667 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 14,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 13,941 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 13,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 12,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 9,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,341 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 4,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 2,777 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN900?

Based on 4,354 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
747
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
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AY56 EKB is a 2006 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki VN900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 17,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY56 EKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN900 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki VN900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY56 EKB registered?

AY56 EKB is a 2006 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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