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LJ08 HNB

2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,753 mi
Last recorded32,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic11,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HNB
MakeKawasaki
ModelVn 900 B8F Classic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 32,753 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 32,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 32,348 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,076 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 32,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 31,465 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 31,445 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Outer brake pad slightly bent

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,038 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 30,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 29,539 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 26,649 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,649 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,580 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 18,196 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,196 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,977 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,508 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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LJ08 HNB is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ08 HNB, 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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LJ08 HNB is a 2008 Kawasaki Vn 900 B8F Classic, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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