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DS53 TYA

2004 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,712 mi
Last recorded17,712 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN160017,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 17,712 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 17,036 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 16,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 16,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 16,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 15,494 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork seals slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

daytime mot no lights at time of test

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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DS53 TYA is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,712 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 DS53 TYA, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS53 TYA registered?

DS53 TYA is a 2004 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is DS53 TYA safe to buy?

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