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DS55 LAO

2006 Kawasaki VN900

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,490 mi
Last recorded22,490 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN90017,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 22,490 miles

Rear number plate has a crack by mounting bolts

Pass 3 Apr 2025 22,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 21,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 19,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,661 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 18,661 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 14,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 14,293 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 14,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 13,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 12,761 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 12,751 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 12,419 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 12,419 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN900?

Based on 4,354 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
747
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
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DS55 LAO is a 2006 Kawasaki VN900 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki VN900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 17,294 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 VN900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS55 LAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN900 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki VN900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS55 LAO registered?

DS55 LAO is a 2006 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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