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S10 JWA

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests39 (34 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

120,296 mi
Last recorded120,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 JWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

34 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 120,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 11,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked due toseat being up

Pass 13 Aug 2024 10,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 115,557 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 115,557 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 10,914 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 10,910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 113,889 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2023 113,889 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2023 113,889 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 10,794 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 10,782 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 10,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,863 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 10,692 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 10,689 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 10,685 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 10,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,599 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 10,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 10,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,542 miles

front tyres worn on egdes

Pass 2 May 2013 10,750 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,612 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,514 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 7,164 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

indicator speed fast

Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,164 miles

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

indicator speed fast

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 6,106 miles

rear number plate incorrect

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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S10 JWA is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 S10 JWA, 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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S10 JWA is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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