CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN57 GAZ

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 900cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

14,604 mi
Last recorded14,604 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
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

RegistrationVN57 GAZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 14,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 12,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 11,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 9,764 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 9,337 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 8,857 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 8,249 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 7,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 7,193 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 7,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 6,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 5,878 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 5,868 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 4,845 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 4,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 3,670 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

VN57 GAZ is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VN57 GAZ, 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 VN57 GAZ?

You can check the full history of VN57 GAZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN57 GAZ registered?

VN57 GAZ is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is VN57 GAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN57 GAZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN57 GAZ 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 VN57 GAZ. 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.