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DS52 DYG

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Green Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,905 mi
Last recorded38,905 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 38,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 38,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,208 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 37,139 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 36,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,628 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy bottom bearing slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear shocks slightly reduced damping

Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,793 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,992 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,359 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 22,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 15,112 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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DS52 DYG is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Green 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 DS52 DYG, 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 DS52 DYG registered?

DS52 DYG is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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