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WK08 YNF

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,741 mi
Last recorded13,741 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 YNF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 13,741 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 13,117 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 12,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 12,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 12,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 11,504 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 10,722 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 9,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 8,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,289 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 6,354 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 5,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 4,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 4,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear brake pads only grabbing part of disc width

only small amount of parking brake reserve travel

Fail 31 Mar 2010 4,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear brake pads only grabbing part of disc width

prop shaft bolt loose

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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WK08 YNF is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WK08 YNF, 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 WK08 YNF registered?

WK08 YNF is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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