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HF06 HHD

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,508 mi
Last recorded49,508 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 HHD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 49,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 48,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on Swinging Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 48,807 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on Swinging Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,617 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 43,206 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 41,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 41,445 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,858 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2017 36,648 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 36,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 35,638 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 35,637 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 34,594 miles

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

rear pads/brake caliper rusty//// front brake lever a lot of travel

Fail 13 May 2011 34,594 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear pads/brake caliper rusty//// front brake lever a lot of travel

Pass 14 May 2010 28,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 22,464 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 22,401 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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HF06 HHD is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HF06 HHD, 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.

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HF06 HHD is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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