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YX53 FVF

2003 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

26,880 mi
Last recorded26,880 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki VN160019,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 26,880 miles

Front tyre perished

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 26,880 miles

Front tyre perished

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 26,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 26,161 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 26,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 23,827 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 22,283 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 20,411 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,321 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 19,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 19,256 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 19,182 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 17,930 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 17,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 15,948 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 15,926 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2013 14,553 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 13,083 miles

front mudguard corroded around brace

Pass 12 Jul 2011 11,981 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 11,981 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,797 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 10,797 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 8,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 8,668 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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YX53 FVF is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YX53 FVF, 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 YX53 FVF registered?

YX53 FVF is a 2003 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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