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SP06 BVB

2006 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,848 mi
Last recorded26,848 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN80010,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 BVB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 26,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 26,848 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 26,848 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 26,043 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 24,241 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 24 May 2019 23,594 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 23,594 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 18,318 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 18,318 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 12,756 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 11,392 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 10,468 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,450 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 10,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 10,040 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 10,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,914 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?

Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 299
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 112
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 101
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SP06 BVB is a 2006 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 10,722 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 VN800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP06 BVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN800 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP06 BVB is a 2006 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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