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DS55 LKJ

2006 Kawasaki VN2000

Blue Petrol 2053cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,189 mi
Last recorded63,189 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN200017,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,053cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 63,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 56,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 53,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 39,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 31,868 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 24,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 15,885 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2017 15,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN2000?

Based on 2,289 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too high 4
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DS55 LKJ is a 2006 Kawasaki VN2000 in Blue with a 2,053cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki VN2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 17,560 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 VN2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS55 LKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki VN2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS55 LKJ registered?

DS55 LKJ is a 2006 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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