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CU53 XYX

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Purple Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,413 mi
Last recorded26,413 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 XYX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 26,413 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 26,399 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 26,326 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 26,110 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 25,580 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,421 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 25,421 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,118 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 22,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Trailing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,882 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 13,568 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,769 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 11,769 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,351 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 7,267 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 6,751 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 5,270 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 5,270 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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CU53 XYX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Purple with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU53 XYX, 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 CU53 XYX registered?

CU53 XYX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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