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CN53 HFY

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,618 mi
Last recorded13,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2021 13,618 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 13,490 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 12,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,536 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,384 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 9,274 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,153 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2011 8,476 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

gear lever slightly loose.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 7,541 miles

maximum permissible wear/freeplay in rear suspension swingarm pin and bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2009 6,196 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 9 Feb 2008 4,341 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 2,423 miles

damage to plastic headlamp lens-not affecting beam pattern

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 HFY is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CN53 HFY, 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 CN53 HFY registered?

CN53 HFY is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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