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AE53 WLD

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Bronze Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,279 mi
Last recorded4,279 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WLD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 4,279 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 4,195 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 4,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 4,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 3,988 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 3,988 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 3,923 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 3,766 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 3,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 3,656 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 3,656 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 3,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 2,734 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 2,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 2,310 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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AE53 WLD is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Bronze with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 19,754 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 AE53 WLD, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 WLD registered?

AE53 WLD is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AE53 WLD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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