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DS55 LHY

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,865 mi
Last recorded23,865 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LHY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 23,865 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 22,837 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 21,695 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 20,316 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 15,706 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 15,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 15,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 15,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 15,124 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 14,522 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no number plate light

Pass 21 Sep 2016 13,591 miles

no number plate light

Fail 21 Sep 2016 13,591 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no number plate light

Pass 28 Aug 2015 11,719 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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DS55 LHY is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS55 LHY, 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 DS55 LHY registered?

DS55 LHY is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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