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YY08 JZG

2008 Kawasaki VN900

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,667 mi
Last recorded9,667 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN90011,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 JZG
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 9,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 9,576 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 8,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 8,622 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 8,243 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 7,764 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 7,756 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 7,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 5,753 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 4,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 4,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 3,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 2,840 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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YY08 JZG is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY08 JZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY08 JZG registered?

YY08 JZG is a 2008 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YY08 JZG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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