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BX06 VUS

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,645 mi
Last recorded17,645 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 VUS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 17,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 17,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 17,470 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,912 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 10,379 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,143 miles

gear leaver loose

Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,138 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 7,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 4,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 4,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 3,779 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 3,779 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 3,480 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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BX06 VUS is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BX06 VUS, 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 BX06 VUS registered?

BX06 VUS is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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