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PO55 VEB

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,485 mi
Last recorded13,485 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 VEB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 13,485 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Fail 2 Jun 2018 13,415 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 12,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 10,898 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 7,818 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 7,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 6,635 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 5,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 5,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 5,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 4,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 4,198 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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PO55 VEB is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PO55 VEB, 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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What year was PO55 VEB registered?

PO55 VEB is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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