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CN07 BYG

2007 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,474 mi
Last recorded51,474 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Kawasaki VN160013,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN07 BYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 51,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in poor Condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Front Brake Lever Long Travel

No front position lamp

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 51,463 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in poor Condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Front Brake Lever Long Travel

No front position lamp

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 47,968 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 47,968 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 47,925 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 43,602 miles

Oil leak on rear cylinder

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 43,570 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak on rear cylinder

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 37,019 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 26,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,150 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,321 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 9,317 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 7,891 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 6,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,782 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 4,417 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 2,867 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 649 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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CN07 BYG is a 2007 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 13,318 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 CN07 BYG, 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 19 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN07 BYG is a 2007 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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