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WK56 CFN

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,794 mi
Last recorded12,794 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 CFN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 12,794 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 12,737 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 12,737 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 12,136 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DRIVESHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT GATOR NEEDS REPLACING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 11,580 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 10,130 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 10,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 9,550 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 9,384 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 9,384 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 8,380 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 6,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 6,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 5,121 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 4,700 miles

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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WK56 CFN is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK56 CFN, 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 WK56 CFN registered?

WK56 CFN is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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