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SF06 HLR

2006 Kawasaki VN900

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,361 mi
Last recorded82,361 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN90017,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 HLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 82,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 81,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,332 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,896 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,895 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,502 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 67,502 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,482 miles

looseness in front brake pads

slight play in rear caliper slides

Fail 24 Aug 2017 67,468 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

slight play in rear caliper slides

Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,124 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,420 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 62,418 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 25 Aug 2014 58,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 58,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 56,871 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2013 56,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,341 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 54,305 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 51,026 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 51,013 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 44,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,171 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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SF06 HLR is a 2006 Kawasaki VN900 in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SF06 HLR, 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.

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SF06 HLR is a 2006 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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