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EU53 WLA

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,271 mi
Last recorded51,271 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 WLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,271 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 51,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,924 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 1 Aug 2018 48,924 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust noisey

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,532 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,640 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,046 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,136 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,518 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,783 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 19,565 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 19,565 miles

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

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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EU53 WLA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU53 WLA, 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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EU53 WLA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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