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V900 ARF

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,131 mi
Last recorded19,131 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV900 ARF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 19,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 17,590 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 15,494 miles

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

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

Rear tyre has a cut but no deep enough too reach cords.

Fail 30 Jun 2023 15,494 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear tyre has a cut but no deep enough too reach cords.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 15,482 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 15,482 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 15,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 15,096 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 9,393 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 8 Sep 2014 9,106 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))

Fail 22 Aug 2014 9,104 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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 23 Aug 2013 8,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 8,627 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 7,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 5,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 5,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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V900 ARF is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V900 ARF, 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 V900 ARF registered?

V900 ARF is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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The MOT history for V900 ARF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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