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CU06 DLV

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,405 mi
Last recorded40,405 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 DLV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 40,405 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 40,401 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 37,907 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 28,440 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 28,440 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 28,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 26,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 22,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 20,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 17,557 miles

aftermarket silencers fitted noise level ok during test

Pass 2 May 2018 13,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 9,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 5,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 1,395 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 1,317 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 1,029 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 494 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 6,879 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 5,957 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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CU06 DLV is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,504 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CU06 DLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU06 DLV registered?

CU06 DLV is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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