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ER03 BOS

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,729 mi
Last recorded29,729 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER03 BOS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 29,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Very slight misting on front right fork. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2026 29,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Very slight misting on front right fork. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 28,125 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front slightly binding (1.2.1 (c))

Stop light dull but brighter than the side light

Pass 9 May 2023 27,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 25,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,667 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,601 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 15,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 15,574 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 15,574 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 15,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 15,179 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 15,002 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 15,002 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,890 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,678 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 13,669 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,786 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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ER03 BOS is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 19,754 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 ER03 BOS, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ER03 BOS is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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