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JNZ 4171

2006 Kawasaki Versys

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,185 mi
Last recorded44,185 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Versys19,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 4171
MakeKawasaki
ModelVersys
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 44,185 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain has some tight links. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 43,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 42,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 39,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,463 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 35,463 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,456 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,298 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,931 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,075 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 33,053 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 32,945 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,470 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 27,454 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,767 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 25,742 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,912 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 12,390 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 12,390 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 12,374 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Versys?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
1,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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JNZ 4171 is a 2006 Kawasaki Versys in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Versys models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 19,851 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 Versys fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JNZ 4171, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Versys typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki Versys is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JNZ 4171 registered?

JNZ 4171 is a 2006 Kawasaki Versys, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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