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YP09 BGV

2009 Kawasaki VN900

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,268 mi
Last recorded23,268 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki VN90011,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 BGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 23,268 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 18,774 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 14,661 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 14,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 10,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 10,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 10,135 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 10,110 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 10,043 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 9,677 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 9,677 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2017 8,949 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 8,949 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 8,376 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 7,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 6,871 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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YP09 BGV is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900 in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YP09 BGV, 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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YP09 BGV is a 2009 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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