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HD57 YYG

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,480 mi
Last recorded37,480 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 YYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 37,480 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 33,160 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 29,508 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 26,561 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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HD57 YYG is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD57 YYG, 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 HD57 YYG registered?

HD57 YYG is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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