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MB09 LLB

2009 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,064 mi
Last recorded61,064 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki VN90011,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB09 LLB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 61,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 60,775 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,252 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 56,721 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 54,316 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,015 miles

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

front brake lever reserve travel close to limit

Pass 16 May 2017 41,908 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 15 May 2017 27,663 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 May 2016 37,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 May 2016 37,929 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort spongy (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort brake not locking (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort brake not locking (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 17,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 4,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 4,751 miles

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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MB09 LLB is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MB09 LLB, 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.

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MB09 LLB is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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