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EU06 DHL

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,701 mi
Last recorded11,701 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 DHL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 11,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 41,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 34,023 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,113 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 22,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,972 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 18,970 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,402 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 13,402 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 7,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 6,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 5,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 3,657 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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EU06 DHL is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EU06 DHL, 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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EU06 DHL is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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