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YK56 EYD

2007 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,796 mi
Last recorded18,796 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kawasaki VN160013,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 EYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 18,796 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 18,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 17,766 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 17,766 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 17,119 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 15,574 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 14,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 14,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 13,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 13,584 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 12,986 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 11,288 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 10,383 miles

18mm cut in tyre REAR

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 10,383 miles

18mm cut in tyre REAR

Pass 8 May 2012 9,098 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 6,147 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 6,162 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 6,136 miles

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

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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YK56 EYD 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 84.2%.

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 YK56 EYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK56 EYD registered?

YK56 EYD is a 2007 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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