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YE08 FDA

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,982 mi
Last recorded44,982 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 FDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 44,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 33,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 25,974 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 22,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 8,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 2,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 2,439 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 2,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 1,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 1,114 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 738 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 733 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 670 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2012 670 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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YE08 FDA 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE08 FDA, 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 YE08 FDA registered?

YE08 FDA is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is YE08 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 FDA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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