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MX53 MDF

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Blue Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,598 mi
Last recorded39,598 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 MDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 39,598 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,663 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 33,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,865 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 31,538 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 31,538 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 30,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 29,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 29,112 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,236 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,792 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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MX53 MDF is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Blue with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MX53 MDF, 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 MX53 MDF registered?

MX53 MDF is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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