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FJ56 OKV

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,384 mi
Last recorded18,384 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 OKV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,384 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 17,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jan 2013 12,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,821 miles

exhaust blowing bline

travel on front brake lever

Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,240 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 29 May 2010 9,231 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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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FJ56 OKV is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc 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 FJ56 OKV, 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 FJ56 OKV registered?

FJ56 OKV is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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