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GU59 WUP

2009 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,239 mi
Last recorded71,239 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki VN90011,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 WUP
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 71,239 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,916 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 70,537 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 70,537 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,715 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 63,715 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 61,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 61,309 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 50,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,064 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 16,064 miles

Inner Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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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GU59 WUP is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU59 WUP, 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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What year was GU59 WUP registered?

GU59 WUP is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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