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ST08 UWN

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,974 mi
Last recorded39,974 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 UWN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 39,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 39,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 39,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,708 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 37,708 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sissy bar loose

Pass 22 Apr 2021 37,164 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 27,858 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,431 miles

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

Small stone in drive belt

Fail 7 Jun 2017 26,431 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Small stone in drive belt

Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,105 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,055 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 18,022 miles

Drive belt worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 15,280 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,988 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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ST08 UWN is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST08 UWN, 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 ST08 UWN registered?

ST08 UWN is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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