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GX03 VGK

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,230 mi
Last recorded14,230 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VGK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 14,230 miles

Front fuel tank damaged not leaking fuel

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 13,701 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine oil level low

f1 lamp flashing

Fail 21 Jun 2023 13,688 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine oil level low

f1 lamp flashing

Pass 9 Mar 2019 10,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 7,290 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 6,391 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 5,936 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 5,108 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 3,922 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 3,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2010 3,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 May 2009 2,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2009 2,987 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,947 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Jun 2007 2,879 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2006 1,458 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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GX03 VGK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red 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 GX03 VGK, 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 GX03 VGK registered?

GX03 VGK is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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