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LM09 BMU

2009 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,705 mi
Last recorded12,705 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki VN90011,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 BMU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 12,705 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 12,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 11,223 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 9,577 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 8,249 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 8,152 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 8,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 7,351 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 6,516 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 6,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 4,865 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 3,439 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 3,439 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 3,145 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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LM09 BMU is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM09 BMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM09 BMU registered?

LM09 BMU is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LM09 BMU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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