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BD58 YBA

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,156 mi
Last recorded21,156 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 YBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 21,156 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 May 2025 19,695 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 18,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2024 18,214 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 15,753 miles

Front TYRE WEQRING LO 1.6 MM RECORDED

headlamp aim ON high limit

Pass 25 Apr 2022 11,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 9,196 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 9,196 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 8,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 7,648 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 6,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 6,150 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 5,097 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 5,097 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 4,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 3,038 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 2,324 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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BD58 YBA is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD58 YBA, 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 BD58 YBA registered?

BD58 YBA is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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