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DS53 TDX

2004 Kawasaki VN2000

Maroon Petrol 2053cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,401 mi
Last recorded51,401 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN200018,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TDX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,053cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 51,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 50,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 50,438 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 50,438 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 49,515 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 47,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 44,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 43,537 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 43,521 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN2000?

Based on 2,289 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too high 4
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DS53 TDX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 in Maroon with a 2,053cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,109 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 VN2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS53 TDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS53 TDX registered?

DS53 TDX is a 2004 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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