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LS08 LUJ

2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,357 mi
Last recorded48,357 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic11,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 LUJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn 900 B8F Classic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 48,357 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,616 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 44,616 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,594 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 44,594 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard missing ()

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,928 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,693 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 29,652 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 22,323 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 22,323 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 16,022 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 12,866 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 11,811 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 11,810 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,634 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear tyre centre tread getting low and tyre age cracking in treads

Pass 27 Mar 2015 8,978 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 6,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 6,021 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,366 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 5,175 miles

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

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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LS08 LUJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS08 LUJ, 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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LS08 LUJ is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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