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A18 AJA

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,608 mi
Last recorded13,608 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 AJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 13,608 miles

rear tyre wearing thin exhaust noisy

Pass 17 Aug 2024 8,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 8,341 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 8,259 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 8,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 7,790 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 7,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 7,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 7,146 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 6,806 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 4,463 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 4,259 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 3,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 3,682 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 3,408 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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A18 AJA is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A18 AJA, 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 A18 AJA registered?

A18 AJA is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is A18 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 AJA shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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