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Y5 YRO

2008 Kawasaki VN2000

Black Petrol 2053cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,693 mi
Last recorded42,693 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki VN200016,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 YRO
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN2000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,053cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 42,693 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 41,715 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 38,659 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,378 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 35,378 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 29,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 24,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 23,115 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 21,041 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,978 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 15,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 15,727 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 14 May 2012 13,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 10,981 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 10,981 miles

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

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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Y5 YRO 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y5 YRO, 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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Y5 YRO is a 2008 Kawasaki VN2000, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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