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SU06 WGY

2006 Kawasaki VN800

Black Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,970 mi
Last recorded32,970 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN80010,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 WGY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 32,970 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 32,970 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,041 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 32,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 31,110 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

indicators flashing slightly fast

Pass 20 Oct 2018 30,270 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre starting to perish.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 29,320 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 29,265 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,254 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 26,254 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,468 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 19,373 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 12,173 miles

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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SU06 WGY is a 2006 Kawasaki VN800 in Black with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SU06 WGY, 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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SU06 WGY is a 2006 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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