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BM53 LGU

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,948 mi
Last recorded25,948 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 25,948 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 25,948 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 17,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 14,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 11,253 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 11,253 miles

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

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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BM53 LGU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,712 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 BM53 LGU, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BM53 LGU is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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