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DS55 LJE

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,318 mi
Last recorded20,318 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 20,318 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 19,126 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 19,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 18,164 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,807 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 15,320 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 LJE is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

DS55 LJE is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is DS55 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS55 LJE shows 6 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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