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OW56 XAJ

2006 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,197 mi
Last recorded44,197 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN90017,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 XAJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 44,197 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 43,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 43,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 43,578 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 42,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 42,716 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 42,716 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,248 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,502 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,010 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN900?

Based on 4,354 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
747
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
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OW56 XAJ is a 2006 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki VN900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 17,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW56 XAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN900 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki VN900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW56 XAJ registered?

OW56 XAJ is a 2006 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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