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WA08 MYS

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,710 mi
Last recorded47,710 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 MYS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 47,710 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 40,128 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 36,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 33,871 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 33,871 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 31,100 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 26,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 26,062 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 25,683 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 24,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 23,959 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 21,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,539 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 19,537 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 15,716 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN1600?

Based on 5,422 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 47
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp aim too low 10
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WA08 MYS is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 11,547 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 VN1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA08 MYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki VN1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA08 MYS registered?

WA08 MYS is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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