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CF08 BBN

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,461 mi
Last recorded23,461 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BBN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 23,461 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 23,158 miles

Slight split in front tyre offside sidewall, no exposing cord or deep enough to reach cord

Pass 17 May 2023 22,968 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,297 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 20,672 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,660 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,444 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,674 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 18,674 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 30 Mar 2013 14,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 8,368 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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CF08 BBN is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CF08 BBN, 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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CF08 BBN is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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