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DS55 LKO

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,821 mi
Last recorded17,821 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 17,821 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 17,673 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 17,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 17,460 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 16,742 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (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 LKO is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKO, 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 LKO registered?

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

Is DS55 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS55 LKO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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