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NK08 JWV

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,791 mi
Last recorded23,791 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 JWV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 23,791 miles

Front tyre cracking

Pass 28 May 2025 22,708 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 21,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 21,299 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 20,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 19,651 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 17,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 14,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,848 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 11,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 10,910 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 10,066 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 8,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 8,381 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 8,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 5,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 3,424 miles

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

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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NK08 JWV is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK08 JWV, 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.

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What year was NK08 JWV registered?

NK08 JWV is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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