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CV59 KOW

2009 Kawasaki Vn 900 B9F Classic

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,699 mi
Last recorded43,699 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kawasaki Vn 900 B9F Classic11,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 KOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn 900 B9F Classic
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 43,699 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 43,694 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 39,692 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 39,692 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 37,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 33,736 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside grip slightly loose but not impairing function

Rear Brake fluid getting low and could do with a change

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,711 miles

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Silencer fixing nut missing

Pass 28 Mar 2020 24,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 27 Mar 2020 24,294 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,612 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 21,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 21,223 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,165 miles

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

front shock absorbers have long covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2013 21,160 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

indicator switch stiff in operation

Pass 6 Nov 2012 15,551 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 15,548 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Vn 900 B9F Classic?

Based on 1,110 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Direction indicators not working 3
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CV59 KOW is a 2009 Kawasaki Vn 900 B9F Classic in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Kawasaki Vn 900 B9F Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,301 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 B9F Classic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV59 KOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Vn 900 B9F Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Kawasaki Vn 900 B9F Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV59 KOW is a 2009 Kawasaki Vn 900 B9F Classic, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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