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DX06 KKU

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,843 mi
Last recorded35,843 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 KKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 35,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 35,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022
Pass 6 Aug 2021 13,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 804 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019

Front tyre cracking on tread.

Fail 29 Jun 2019

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre cracking on tread.

Pass 16 May 2018 12,457 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 10,975 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 10,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 9,593 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 8,515 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 6,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 5,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 4,918 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 4,696 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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DX06 KKU is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DX06 KKU, 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 DX06 KKU registered?

DX06 KKU is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 15 April 2006.

Is DX06 KKU safe to buy?

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