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GN53 NNK

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Silver Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,197 mi
Last recorded34,197 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 34,197 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperative

Pass 13 Sep 2019 34,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 33,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 May 2018 33,914 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 31,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Solo seat fitted at time of test

Pass 13 May 2016 27,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 22,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2014
Fail 28 Mar 2014 16,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,156 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 8,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 4,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 4,411 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 4,157 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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GN53 NNK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Silver with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN53 NNK, 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 GN53 NNK registered?

GN53 NNK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GN53 NNK safe to buy?

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