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GN03 AFY

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,624 mi
Last recorded40,624 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 AFY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 40,624 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 40,160 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 39,532 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 39,530 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 38,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 38,724 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,591 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,394 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,247 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,139 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 38,139 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,759 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,674 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,108 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 24,424 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,516 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 21,516 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2006 14,476 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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GN03 AFY is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GN03 AFY, 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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What year was GN03 AFY registered?

GN03 AFY is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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