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OW52 XAU

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,159 mi
Last recorded35,159 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 XAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 35,159 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 34,413 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All Four (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 29,077 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 27,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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OW52 XAU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OW52 XAU, 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 OW52 XAU registered?

OW52 XAU is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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