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HD55 XBR

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,339 mi
Last recorded15,339 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 XBR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 15,339 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 15,063 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 14,495 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,318 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 11,540 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right hand side starting to get low on tread. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2016 10,233 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 10,233 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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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HD55 XBR is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HD55 XBR, 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 HD55 XBR registered?

HD55 XBR is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is HD55 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD55 XBR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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