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AV08 XYT

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,810 mi
Last recorded34,810 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XYT
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 29,507 miles

Collector box joints deteriated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 29,462 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 25,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 19,960 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 16,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 8,605 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 7,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 5,950 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 5,950 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,639 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 3,298 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 3,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2011 2,285 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 2,285 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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AV08 XYT 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 80%.

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 AV08 XYT, 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 AV08 XYT registered?

AV08 XYT is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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