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GK08 XOR

2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,913 mi
Last recorded17,913 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic11,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XOR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn 900 B8F Classic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 17,913 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 17,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 17,194 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 14,087 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 11,865 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 10,083 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 8,615 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 8,615 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 6,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 6,151 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 3,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 1,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 1,622 miles

Centre Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 1,622 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Centre Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 1,464 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 1,411 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 1,313 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 1,274 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 1,127 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic?

Based on 2,709 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
Registration plate deteriorated 5
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GK08 XOR is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic 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 Vn 900 B8F Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 11,639 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 Vn 900 B8F Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK08 XOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK08 XOR registered?

GK08 XOR is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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