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GL08 ACY

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,006 mi
Last recorded24,006 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 ACY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 24,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 25,691 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2023 22,692 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 22,688 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 21,031 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 20,842 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 20,505 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 20,504 miles

Stop lamp not working on lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 20,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,214 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,297 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 15,447 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 15,412 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 12,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 9,474 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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GL08 ACY is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL08 ACY, 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 GL08 ACY registered?

GL08 ACY is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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