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BX08 OFE

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,666 mi
Last recorded35,666 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 OFE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 35,666 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 35,470 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 33,794 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 31,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 31,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 26,992 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 26,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 24,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 23,646 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 22,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 20,084 miles

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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHING .UNEVENLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 17,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 15,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 14,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 9,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 8,980 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 8,503 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN900?

Based on 4,354 MOT tests across 379 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
747
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
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BX08 OFE is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki VN900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 11,640 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 VN900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 OFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN900 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki VN900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX08 OFE is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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