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S2 VRA

2006 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,094 mi
Last recorded30,094 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki VN160016,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 VRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 30,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 24,107 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 24,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 20,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 17,334 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 17,177 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 16,419 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 16,407 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 13,679 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 13,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 12,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 11,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 11,719 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,396 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 9,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 6,644 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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S2 VRA is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S2 VRA, 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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S2 VRA is a 2006 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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