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WX58 GWJ

2008 Kawasaki VN1600

Black Petrol 1552cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,817 mi
Last recorded9,817 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN160011,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX58 GWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN1600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,552cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 9,817 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 8,362 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 6,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 6,142 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 5,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 4,958 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 4,958 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 4,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 4,363 miles

Headlamp insecure casing cracked (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect small letters (0.1 (c))

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

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached insecure (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 4,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 3,676 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 2,388 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 1,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 1,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 898 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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WX58 GWJ is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600 in Black with a 1,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WX58 GWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX58 GWJ?

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What year was WX58 GWJ registered?

WX58 GWJ is a 2008 Kawasaki VN1600, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is WX58 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX58 GWJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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