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SP06 FPC

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,982 mi
Last recorded65,982 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 FPC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 65,982 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose swing arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 64,128 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 64,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 62,253 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 62,253 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 59,400 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,993 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 48,996 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 48,996 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,226 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 43,226 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,581 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,098 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,061 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,533 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 26,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,677 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 10,103 miles

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

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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SP06 FPC is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SP06 FPC, 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 SP06 FPC registered?

SP06 FPC is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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