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DP57 BBE

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,143 mi
Last recorded35,143 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP57 BBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 35,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 34,578 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 34,578 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 34,502 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 34,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 33,832 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,444 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 33,443 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,696 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 31,903 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 29,143 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,142 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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DP57 BBE is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,547 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 DP57 BBE, 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 18 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP57 BBE registered?

DP57 BBE is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is DP57 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP57 BBE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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