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K5 VUL

2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,843 mi
Last recorded24,843 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic11,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 VUL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn 900 B8F Classic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 24,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 24,610 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 24,591 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 23,171 miles

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

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 21,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 19,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 19,616 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 18,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 17,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 15,489 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 12,406 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 12,187 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 11,180 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 9,764 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 9,764 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 7,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 3,429 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,007 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 2,345 miles

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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K5 VUL is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K5 VUL, 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 K5 VUL registered?

K5 VUL is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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