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PL16 ZCX

2016 Kawasaki Vn

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,365 mi
Last recorded13,365 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kawasaki Vn8,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 ZCX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 13,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front throttle cable outer perishing

Rear none standard silencers

Fail 30 Oct 2025 13,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high headlight too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play steering head bearings have free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively front brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front throttle cable outer perishing

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear none standard silencers

Pass 3 May 2024 13,228 miles

Rear none standard silencers fitted

Fail 3 May 2024 13,228 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high headlight (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working taillight not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear none standard silencers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 12,982 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied rear brake pedal bent (1.1.2 (d))

Rear none standard silencers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2023 12,982 miles

Front Footrest insecure both front footrest loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied rear brake pedal bent (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working rear stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear none standard silencers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2022 12,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 12,550 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 9,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 9,606 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vn?

Based on 6,380 MOT tests across 845 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
845
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
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PL16 ZCX is a 2016 Kawasaki Vn in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Kawasaki Vn models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 8,168 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 Vn fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL16 ZCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vn typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Kawasaki Vn is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PL16 ZCX is a 2016 Kawasaki Vn, first registered on 10 August 2016.

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