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EU08 XVS

2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,277 mi
Last recorded60,277 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic11,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 XVS
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn 900 B8F Classic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 60,277 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 59,709 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 59,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear deep cut to tyre / no cord showing

Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,344 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,001 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 58,001 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,664 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 57,664 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,786 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 53,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,756 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 35,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,676 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 31,355 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 18,933 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 14,160 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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EU08 XVS is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EU08 XVS, 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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EU08 XVS is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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