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WX53 AEM

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,096 mi
Last recorded11,096 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 AEM
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 11,096 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 10,260 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 8,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 7,391 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 6,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 6,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 6,379 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 6,056 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 5,692 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 5,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 5,238 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 4,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,014 miles

rear anti-roll bar holding nuts may need split pins, futher investgastion may be needed

Fail 27 Jul 2011 4,014 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear anti-roll bar holding nuts may need split pins, futher investgastion may be needed

Pass 24 May 2008 3,217 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 2,515 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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WX53 AEM is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WX53 AEM, 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 WX53 AEM registered?

WX53 AEM is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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