2006 Kawasaki VN1600 1.6L Petrol · PF06 FOK

The 2006 Kawasaki VN1600 presents a stable and clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 26 March 2026 at 26,118 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken pass sequence across every available MOT entry. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults, advisories, or recurring mechanical concerns across the five-year record. Recorded mileage sits at 26,118 miles against roughly twenty years of age, equating to about 1,306 miles per year. The July 2022 test at 19,903 miles followed by the June 2023 test at 24,308 miles shows the only notable annual jump of 4,405 miles; subsequent years dropped back to minimal use, with just 756 miles added by July 2024 and 117 miles by March 2025. The sparse, clean record implies a lightly ridden machine kept under sheltered or occasional-use conditions rather than neglected through failure. A buyer should still inspect the VN1600 in person for age-related corrosion on the frame and exhaust, as the MOT history records no structural checks failing but does not confirm absence of surface rust after two decades. Standing periods implied by low mileage risk perished suspension bushes, hardened tyres, and sticky brake calipers despite no tester advisories. Verify the brake discs for scoring, check fork seals for weeping, and confirm the coil springs show no sag or fracture. The clean record supports a well-kept example, yet physical inspection remains essential given the bike's age and intermittent use pattern.