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VE61 XHS

2012 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,161 mi
Last recorded34,161 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki VN90014,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 XHS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 34,161 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 34,161 miles

Fork yoke insecure top nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 33,461 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 33,458 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre fouling another component Front tyre touches mudguard bracket (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 31,251 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 22,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 21,459 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 20,841 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 19,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 17,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 14,274 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 14,274 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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VE61 XHS is a 2012 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VE61 XHS, 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 VE61 XHS registered?

VE61 XHS is a 2012 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 4 February 2012.

Is VE61 XHS safe to buy?

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