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GX56 OCM

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,566 mi
Last recorded17,566 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 OCM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 17,566 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 16,950 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 16,172 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 15,925 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 15,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 15,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 14,392 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 13,861 miles

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

Rear tyre just above 1mm in some places only 1.1mm

Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 7,918 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 7,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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GX56 OCM is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX56 OCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX56 OCM registered?

GX56 OCM is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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