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HD55 XDY

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,941 mi
Last recorded59,941 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,941 miles

exhaust system corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 59,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,081 miles

slight bind front brake

Fail 17 Apr 2024 57,081 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

slight bind front brake

Fail 21 Mar 2024 57,053 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake mount corroded

Throttle rough in operation

oil level low

Pass 28 Feb 2023 53,779 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear brake pads rusted into caliper carrier

Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,757 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,235 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 48,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 41,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 34,984 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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HD55 XDY is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HD55 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

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

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