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CN09 AYE

2009 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,601 mi
Last recorded22,601 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki VN90011,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 AYE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 22,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 22,240 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 22,212 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 20,669 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 20,641 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 20,641 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 20,615 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 20,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 19,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 17,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 15,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2013 14,969 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,023 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 12,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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CN09 AYE is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki VN900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 11,479 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 CN09 AYE, 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 17 years old, this Kawasaki VN900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN09 AYE is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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