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KX08 OJR

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,850 mi
Last recorded23,850 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 OJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 23,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,231 miles

Drive belt slightly damaged

Front and rear tyres slight cracking in areas

Pass 22 Mar 2022 23,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 23,132 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 22,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 22,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 22,565 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 May 2017 22,565 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,100 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,142 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2012 18,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 16,542 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 16,542 miles

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

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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KX08 OJR is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KX08 OJR, 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 KX08 OJR registered?

KX08 OJR is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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