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GY59 HDC

2009 Kawasaki VN900

Red Petrol 889cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,517 mi
Last recorded12,517 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki VN90011,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 HDC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine889cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 12,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 11,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 11,765 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 11,212 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 10,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 9,857 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 9,612 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 9,254 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 8,794 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 8,626 miles

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

sissy bar bolt missing

Pass 15 Jan 2016 8,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 7,660 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 7,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 6,839 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 4,694 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 4,694 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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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GY59 HDC is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900 in Red with a 889cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY59 HDC, 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 GY59 HDC registered?

GY59 HDC is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is GY59 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 HDC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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