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BC57 HEJ

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Red Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,395 mi
Last recorded10,395 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 HEJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 10,395 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 9,915 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 8,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 6,995 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 6,377 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 3,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,697 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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BC57 HEJ is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Red with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BC57 HEJ, 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 BC57 HEJ registered?

BC57 HEJ is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BC57 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC57 HEJ shows 7 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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