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GY08 SWW

2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,297 mi
Last recorded26,297 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic11,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 SWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn 900 B8F Classic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,297 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 23,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,411 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 19,411 miles

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

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

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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GY08 SWW is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY08 SWW, 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.

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What year was GY08 SWW registered?

GY08 SWW is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is GY08 SWW safe to buy?

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