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YJ56 WNG

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,527 mi
Last recorded39,527 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 WNG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 39,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 39,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 37,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 36,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,067 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 35,067 miles

Stop lamp not working Not working from front brake. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,007 miles

Slight binding of front brakes.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 32,007 miles

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

Slight binding of front brakes.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 3,539 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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YJ56 WNG is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ56 WNG, 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 YJ56 WNG registered?

YJ56 WNG is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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