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RX06 NEJ

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,749 mi
Last recorded16,749 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 NEJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 16,749 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 16,685 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 16,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 15,932 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 15,230 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 14,678 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 13,668 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 13,219 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 12,546 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 12,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 12,489 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,427 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,142 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 8,142 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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RX06 NEJ is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX06 NEJ, 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 RX06 NEJ registered?

RX06 NEJ is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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The MOT history for RX06 NEJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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