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WM56 VGG

2006 Kawasaki Versys

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,665 mi
Last recorded44,665 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Kawasaki Versys19,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM56 VGG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVersys
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,938 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,855 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 40,752 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 36,110 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,454 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads on 2mm (close to fail). (3.2.A1f(i))

Clutch lever bent clutch lever bent but doesn't effect use. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose drive chain slightly slack/worn. (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear suspension has slight play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front close to legal limit. (close to fail). (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on 1.6mm (close to fail). (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,302 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 21,196 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 21,195 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 21,195 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

front brake pads low

number plate light inop

rear brake fluid level low

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Versys?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
1,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 6
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WM56 VGG is a 2006 Kawasaki Versys in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Kawasaki Versys models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 19,851 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 Versys fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM56 VGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WM56 VGG is a 2006 Kawasaki Versys, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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