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DS53 TZG

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,976 mi
Last recorded21,976 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TZG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 21,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 21,805 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 21,791 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 21,570 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 21,560 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 21,033 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 18,963 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 18,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 18,529 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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DS53 TZG is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TZG, 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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DS53 TZG is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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