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BJ58 YVL

2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,029 mi
Last recorded18,029 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic11,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 YVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn 900 B8F Classic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 18,029 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 17,308 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 16,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 14,298 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 11,980 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 10,748 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 10,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,267 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 10,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 10,008 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 10,008 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 9,311 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 7,994 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic?

Based on 2,709 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
Registration plate deteriorated 5
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BJ58 YVL is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 11,639 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 Vn 900 B8F Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ58 YVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ58 YVL registered?

BJ58 YVL is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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