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NT52 VCD

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,641 mi
Last recorded31,641 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT52 VCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 31,641 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 29,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Non standard noisy exhausts fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of frame has small amount of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 29,300 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 28,688 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 28,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 27,908 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 27,633 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 27,624 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 26,540 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,049 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,526 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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NT52 VCD is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NT52 VCD, 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 NT52 VCD registered?

NT52 VCD is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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