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DS55 LKA

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Green Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,033 mi
Last recorded30,033 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LKA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 30,033 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 29,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 29,506 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 29,496 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 29,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,963 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 19,755 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy top bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 18,983 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 18,960 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 LKA is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Green with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DS55 LKA, 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 DS55 LKA registered?

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

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