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DS55 LJV

2006 Kawasaki VN2000

Red Petrol 2053cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,469 mi
Last recorded55,469 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN200017,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LJV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,053cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,469 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 55,301 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 55,089 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 54,409 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 54,409 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect No damping noticed (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured Many hairline cracks (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 53,757 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 52,528 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 51,867 miles

Offside Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,201 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN2000?

Based on 2,289 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too high 4
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DS55 LJV is a 2006 Kawasaki VN2000 in Red with a 2,053cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki VN2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 17,560 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 VN2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS55 LJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kawasaki VN2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS55 LJV registered?

DS55 LJV is a 2006 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is DS55 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS55 LJV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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