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SR08 BYL

2008 Kawasaki VN2000

Black Petrol 2053cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,277 mi
Last recorded9,277 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN200016,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 BYL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,053cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 9,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 9,179 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 8,981 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 8,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 8,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 7,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 6,924 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 6,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 6,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 6,117 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 5,840 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 5,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 5,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,252 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 4,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,640 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN2000?

Based on 2,289 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Headlamp aim too high 4
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SR08 BYL is a 2008 Kawasaki VN2000 in Black with a 2,053cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki VN2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 16,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SR08 BYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki VN2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SR08 BYL registered?

SR08 BYL is a 2008 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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The MOT history for SR08 BYL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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