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YL61 NSY

2012 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,237 mi
Last recorded16,237 miles
Recorded on18 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kawasaki VN90014,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL61 NSY
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2025 16,237 miles
Pass 5 May 2024 16,207 miles
Fail 5 May 2024 16,207 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2023 16,145 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 16,076 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 15,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 13,863 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 11,390 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,164 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 9,369 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 9,346 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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YL61 NSY is a 2012 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Kawasaki VN900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 14,274 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 YL61 NSY, 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 14 years old, this Kawasaki VN900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL61 NSY?

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What year was YL61 NSY registered?

YL61 NSY is a 2012 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is YL61 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL61 NSY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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