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CY08 GEJ

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,904 mi
Last recorded22,904 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 GEJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 22,904 miles

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

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2025 22,466 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 22,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 22,068 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 21,419 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 21,250 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 21,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 19,075 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 17,782 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 17,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,140 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 11,642 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 11,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 4,393 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 4,089 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 3,697 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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CY08 GEJ is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CY08 GEJ, 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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What year was CY08 GEJ registered?

CY08 GEJ is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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