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CL08 RBL

2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,033 mi
Last recorded32,033 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic11,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL08 RBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn 900 B8F Classic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 32,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 31,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 29,206 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 29,206 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 27,872 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 27,265 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,226 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,895 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 14,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jan 2014 14,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 12,069 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 11,263 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic?

Based on 2,709 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
Registration plate deteriorated 5
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CL08 RBL is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 11,639 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 Vn 900 B8F Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CL08 RBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CL08 RBL is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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