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N121 KLE

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,435 mi
Last recorded30,435 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 KLE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 30,435 miles

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 30,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 29,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyre cracking on walls , not showing ply or cord

Fail 25 Mar 2022 29,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear tyre cracking on walls , not showing ply or cord

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 25,985 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 25,531 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 25,531 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 23,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 20,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2015 17,422 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 13,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 13,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 13,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,819 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,845 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1600?

Based on 5,422 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp aim too low 10
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N121 KLE is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,547 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 VN1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N121 KLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N121 KLE registered?

N121 KLE is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is N121 KLE safe to buy?

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