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WM57 YCH

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,107 mi
Last recorded47,107 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 YCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 47,107 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 47,085 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 46,918 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 46,375 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 46,261 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 45,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,016 miles

noisy exhaust

Fail 9 Aug 2018 45,016 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

noisy exhaust

Pass 12 Aug 2017 42,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 35,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,024 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 29,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,024 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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WM57 YCH is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WM57 YCH, 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.

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What year was WM57 YCH registered?

WM57 YCH is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is WM57 YCH safe to buy?

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