Kawasaki VN 900 CAF Custom

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 903 cc

V23 JAMMOT history

V23 JAM is a black petrol Kawasaki VN 900 CAF Custom first used on 9 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 18,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2026
Mileage
18,331 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 JAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
VN 900 CAF Custom
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
903 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 JAM was last recorded at 18,331 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,249 miles · 24 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
1,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 18,331 miles
  • 2024 – 18,249 miles
  • 2023 – 18,056 miles
  • 2022 – 17,497 miles
  • 2021 – 15,804 miles
  • 2020 – 12,989 miles
  • 2019 – 10,608 miles
  • 2018 – 10,564 miles
  • 2017 – 10,019 miles
  • 2016 – 9,644 miles
  • 2015 – 8,795 miles
  • 2014 – 6,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,331 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Road spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,331 miles (+82)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    18,331 miles
    Test number
    447568466541
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass18,249 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    18,249 miles
    Test number
    555409593988
    • AdvisoryCentral Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Fail18,241 miles (+185)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,241 miles
    Test number
    816833595295
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Pass18,056 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    18,056 miles
    Test number
    171897782684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,497 miles (+1,693)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    17,497 miles
    Test number
    586784415992
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass15,804 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    15,804 miles
    Test number
    919309846443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,989 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    12,989 miles
    Test number
    659717450840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,290 miles (+1,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    12,290 miles
    Test number
    609663751715
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass10,608 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    10,608 miles
    Test number
    621079148725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,564 miles (+545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    10,564 miles
    Test number
    881658794408
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  11. Pass10,019 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    10,019 miles
    Test number
    713558529188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,644 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    9,644 miles
    Test number
    327902018567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail9,643 miles (+848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,643 miles
    Test number
    139989572281
    • FailureRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies switch broken (1.3.1a)
  14. Pass8,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    8,795 miles
    Test number
    379545985076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail8,795 miles (+2,195)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,795 miles
    Test number
    929085085064
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  16. Pass6,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    6,600 miles
    Test number
    207350974047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 JAM

Does V23 JAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V23 JAM expired on 23 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V23 JAM?
The MOT on V23 JAM expired on 23 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V23 JAM done?
V23 JAM was recorded at 18,331 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 1,025 miles a year.
Has V23 JAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 JAM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V23 JAM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V23 JAM find?
V23 JAM passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned.

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