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DS53 TYY

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,104 mi
Last recorded26,104 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TYY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 26,104 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2024 25,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 25,038 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 25,038 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc damaged - out of true

Pass 4 Nov 2021 22,480 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 19,918 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 19,918 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 18,735 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 TYY is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DS53 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

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

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