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BX53 UGE

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,130 mi
Last recorded36,130 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,130 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,445 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,355 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 27,355 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,620 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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BX53 UGE is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX53 UGE, 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 BX53 UGE registered?

BX53 UGE is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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