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YK57 TLG

2008 Kawasaki VN900

White Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,528 mi
Last recorded43,528 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 TLG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 43,528 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 38,942 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 38,942 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,172 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 28,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2022 22,521 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 21,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 19,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 16,925 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 16,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 15,529 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 14,152 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 11,139 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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YK57 TLG is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in White with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YK57 TLG, 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 YK57 TLG registered?

YK57 TLG is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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