CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN08 KEV

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Blue Petrol 903cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,242 mi
Last recorded15,242 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 KEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 15,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 14,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 14,504 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 14,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 14,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 14,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 14,446 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 11,975 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 11,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 11,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 10,245 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 10,245 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2012 9,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,678 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
Full Kawasaki VN900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN08 KEV is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN08 KEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN08 KEV?

You can check the full history of VN08 KEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN08 KEV registered?

VN08 KEV is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is VN08 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 KEV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN08 KEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN08 KEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.