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OE12 XMK

2012 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,705 mi
Last recorded38,705 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki VN90014,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 XMK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 38,705 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 38,705 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 38,625 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 38,625 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 38,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 37,950 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 37,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 37,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 26,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 21,092 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,443 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 12,961 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 12,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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OE12 XMK is a 2012 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki VN900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 14,274 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 OE12 XMK, 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 14 years old, this Kawasaki VN900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OE12 XMK registered?

OE12 XMK is a 2012 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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