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DS53 TEJ

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Green Petrol 1520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,209 mi
Last recorded20,209 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TEJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2026 20,209 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 18,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 15,463 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 11,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 8,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 8,732 miles

Tyre side wall dressed

Pass 30 Mar 2021 8,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 8,165 miles

no lights fitted at time of test daytime use only

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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DS53 TEJ is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Green with a 1,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,712 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 DS53 TEJ, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS53 TEJ registered?

DS53 TEJ is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is DS53 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS53 TEJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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