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BX08 EGV

2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,476 mi
Last recorded43,476 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic11,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 EGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn 900 B8F Classic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 43,476 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 40,272 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 38,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 38,189 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Fr. tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,957 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 34,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 33,569 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 31,829 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 31,823 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 29,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 28,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 5 May 2017 28,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 May 2016 23,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,807 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,052 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2011 7,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 7,474 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BX08 EGV is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BX08 EGV, 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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BX08 EGV is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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