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VN53 PJS

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,728 mi
Last recorded18,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 PJS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 18,728 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 16,527 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 16,527 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 16,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 15,212 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 15,200 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 13,575 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 13,439 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 13,270 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 12,956 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 12,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 11,810 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 11,336 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 10,538 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 10,170 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 9,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 8,566 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 7,808 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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VN53 PJS is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,547 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 VN53 PJS, 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 18 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN53 PJS registered?

VN53 PJS is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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