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WM08 YKJ

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,984 mi
Last recorded10,984 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 YKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 10,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 10,978 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 10,489 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 10,477 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not black/yellow (0.1 (d))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 10,329 miles

front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 22 May 2020 10,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 10,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 10,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2015 9,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2014 8,641 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 7,319 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 7,319 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 5,743 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 5,743 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
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WM08 YKJ is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WM08 YKJ, 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

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What year was WM08 YKJ registered?

WM08 YKJ is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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