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GY08 MGE

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,273 mi
Last recorded27,273 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MGE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 27,273 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 26,524 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 25,726 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 23,733 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 23,733 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 21,638 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 18,639 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))

Pass 9 May 2017 16,532 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 16,523 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,293 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 14,293 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2015 12,757 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 9,947 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 9,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2013 4,257 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 4,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 2,634 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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GY08 MGE is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY08 MGE, 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 GY08 MGE registered?

GY08 MGE is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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