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GV08 XSK

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,505 mi
Last recorded21,505 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 XSK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 21,505 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 21,493 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 21,018 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 19,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 19,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 17,077 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 17,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 15,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 10,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 7,365 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 7,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 7,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 5,875 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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GV08 XSK is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GV08 XSK, 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 GV08 XSK registered?

GV08 XSK is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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