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GN53 ULT

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,034 mi
Last recorded46,034 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 ULT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 46,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 43,870 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 43,165 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,651 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 38,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 35,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 32,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,304 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 13,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 9,506 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 ULT is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ULT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN53 ULT registered?

GN53 ULT is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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