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GN53 ZDX

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,380 mi
Last recorded34,380 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 ZDX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 34,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 34,374 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 32,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 28,887 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 25,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 24,618 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 21,952 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 21,952 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,426 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 15,426 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 5,952 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 5,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 5,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 5,696 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 5,373 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 5,126 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 ZDX 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 GN53 ZDX, 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 ZDX registered?

GN53 ZDX is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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