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VT55 ULZ

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,671 mi
Last recorded14,671 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 ULZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 14,671 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 13,158 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 13,111 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 13,031 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 13,031 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 10,403 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 10,379 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 10,379 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

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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VT55 ULZ is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VT55 ULZ, 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 VT55 ULZ registered?

VT55 ULZ is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is VT55 ULZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT55 ULZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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