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DS53 TVA

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Green Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,128 mi
Last recorded23,128 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TVA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 23,128 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 22,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 22,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

driveshaft rubber boot slightly split

Pass 10 Sep 2022 22,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 22,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 21,889 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 21,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 21,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 20,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 20,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 19,907 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 TVA is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Green with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

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

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The MOT history for DS53 TVA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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