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FN57 FKU

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,167 mi
Last recorded35,167 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 FKU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,167 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 34,907 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 34,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 34,015 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 34,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,934 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,828 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 33,828 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 33,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,495 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 25,430 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 18,963 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 18,963 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 13,500 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,932 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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FN57 FKU is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,547 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 FN57 FKU, 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 18 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN57 FKU registered?

FN57 FKU is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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