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AY53 CFD

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

38,643 mi
Last recorded38,643 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 CFD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 38,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 38,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2025 38,579 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 38,343 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 38,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 37,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 37,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion on rear swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,891 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,113 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 35,113 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,744 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,599 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,444 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 31,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,911 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,558 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 30,558 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,443 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 29,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,599 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 27,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,838 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,921 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 19,911 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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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AY53 CFD is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AY53 CFD, 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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AY53 CFD is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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