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HC53 HFH

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,669 mi
Last recorded29,669 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC53 HFH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 29,669 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 29,594 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,194 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 29,194 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 25,531 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 23,017 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 23,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,440 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 19,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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HC53 HFH is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HC53 HFH, 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 HC53 HFH registered?

HC53 HFH is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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