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WR59 HGN

2009 Kawasaki VN900

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

22,785 mi
Last recorded22,785 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki VN90011,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 HGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 22,785 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 20,274 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 19,636 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 19,575 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 17,567 miles

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

Heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jan 2022 16,730 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))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 16,666 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 12 Jan 2021 15,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever end damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2020 13,795 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 13,698 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 9,730 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 9,724 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 8,931 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 8,931 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 7,864 miles

Corrosion to frame

Fail 7 Oct 2016 7,862 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Corrosion to frame

Pass 17 Dec 2015 6,973 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 6,973 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated Plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 5,968 miles

Brake Disc rear scored

Fail 16 Dec 2013 4,765 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 4,765 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 3,814 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 3,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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WR59 HGN is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900 in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki VN900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 11,479 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 WR59 HGN, 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 17 years old, this Kawasaki VN900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR59 HGN registered?

WR59 HGN is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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