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CR55 GFE

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,608 mi
Last recorded15,608 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR55 GFE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 15,608 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 15,285 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 14,625 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 14,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 13,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 13,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 13,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 12,938 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 12,336 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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CR55 GFE is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CR55 GFE, 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 CR55 GFE registered?

CR55 GFE is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is CR55 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR55 GFE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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