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BF16 JVN

2016 Kawasaki Vn

Grey Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,558 mi
Last recorded13,558 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kawasaki Vn8,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 JVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 13,558 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL INDICATORS (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 13,558 miles

Drive belt excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced TOPBOX RACK COVERING TAIL LAMP (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL INDICATORS (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 13,379 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2024 13,379 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material missing/deteriorated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 10,673 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 10,673 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 8,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 6,827 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 5,395 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 5,361 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 1,303 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vn?

Based on 6,380 MOT tests across 845 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
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BF16 JVN is a 2016 Kawasaki Vn in Grey with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Kawasaki Vn models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 8,168 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 Vn fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF16 JVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vn typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Kawasaki Vn is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF16 JVN registered?

BF16 JVN is a 2016 Kawasaki Vn, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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