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SP08 BNF

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,785 mi
Last recorded36,785 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 BNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 36,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 36,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 35,987 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 35,427 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,079 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 32,569 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,958 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 12,501 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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SP08 BNF is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP08 BNF, 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.

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What year was SP08 BNF registered?

SP08 BNF is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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