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L22 VKF

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,084 mi
Last recorded20,084 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 VKF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 20,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 20,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 19,543 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 19,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 19,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 17,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 16,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 16,355 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 16,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 14,354 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 14,354 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 10,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 7,742 miles

rear tyre has a small nail in centre of tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2016 6,893 miles

Sidewall on front Dunlop D404 cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear Dunlop D404 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 6,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 5,841 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 4,631 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 3,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 1,881 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 1,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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L22 VKF is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L22 VKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L22 VKF registered?

L22 VKF is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is L22 VKF safe to buy?

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