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K9 VRA

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,590 mi
Last recorded24,590 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 VRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,590 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 24,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,443 miles

Final drive boot leaking oil

Fail 10 Jun 2008 24,433 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Final drive boot leaking oil

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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K9 VRA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K9 VRA, 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 K9 VRA registered?

K9 VRA is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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