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DS56 LGK

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,582 mi
Last recorded29,582 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 LGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 29,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 28,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 26,956 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 26,040 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 26,040 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 23,054 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 21,353 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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DS56 LGK is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS56 LGK, 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 DS56 LGK registered?

DS56 LGK is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is DS56 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS56 LGK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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