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CN53 HFU

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,212 mi
Last recorded31,212 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 HFU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 31,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 30,201 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 29,802 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 29,802 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 29,680 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 29,680 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,815 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 28,815 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 28,796 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

transfer box leaking oil

Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,345 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 18,600 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 16,827 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 15,404 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,068 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,867 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 7,231 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 6,174 miles

Front Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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CN53 HFU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN53 HFU, 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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CN53 HFU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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