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BV57 UPL

2007 Kawasaki VN900

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,385 mi
Last recorded25,385 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kawasaki VN90012,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 UPL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN900
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 25,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 25,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 24,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 22,597 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 22,558 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 22,529 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 20,448 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 19,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 18,753 miles

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 18,753 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 16,539 miles

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

Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Apr 2018 13,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 11,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 8,600 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 8,566 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 7,190 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 6,738 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,284 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 2,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 2,038 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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BV57 UPL is a 2007 Kawasaki VN900 in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Kawasaki VN900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,852 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 BV57 UPL, 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 19 years old, this Kawasaki VN900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV57 UPL is a 2007 Kawasaki VN900, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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