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PG03 MRG

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,320 mi
Last recorded49,320 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 MRG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 49,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 49,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 49,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 49,064 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake component insecure Tie bar incorrectly assembled,split pin missing. (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 49,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 48,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 48,051 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 47,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 46,873 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 44,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 44,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,280 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 42,280 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 39,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,627 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 20,143 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 9,676 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 6,490 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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PG03 MRG is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PG03 MRG, 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 PG03 MRG registered?

PG03 MRG is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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