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RX58 NOU

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,974 mi
Last recorded19,974 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 NOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 19,974 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 19,974 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 19,940 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 19,940 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 19,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 13,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Baffels (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 13,946 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Baffels (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 13,931 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Baffels (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 11,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear baffles (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 10,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear baffels (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 10,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 10,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 8,351 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 4,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 4,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 3,685 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 2,835 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 2,211 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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RX58 NOU is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RX58 NOU, 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 RX58 NOU registered?

RX58 NOU is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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