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DS55 LKM

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,516 mi
Last recorded30,516 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 30,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 29,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 28,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 26,280 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 22,646 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 22,646 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 21,714 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 21,714 miles

Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 21,211 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 19,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 19,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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 LKM is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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