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DL61 MBV

2012 Kawasaki VN900

Orange Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,719 mi
Last recorded21,719 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki VN90014,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL61 MBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 21,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 21,719 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 17,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 17,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 14,805 miles

splits on front tyre wall

Pass 13 Dec 2019 13,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 11,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 7,242 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 7,242 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 1,303 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 576 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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DL61 MBV is a 2012 Kawasaki VN900 in Orange with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki VN900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 14,274 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 DL61 MBV, 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 14 years old, this Kawasaki VN900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DL61 MBV registered?

DL61 MBV is a 2012 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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