2010 Kawasaki VN 900 BAF Classic 0.9L Petrol · FX10 HBE

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by five consecutive years of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 30 May 2025 at 19,448 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety components currently meet the minimum legal standards. This consistency suggests a history of reliable upkeep that avoids the recurring mechanical failures or neglected repairs often seen in age-related machinery. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 16-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 1,216 miles per year. Data shows a significant period of low use between June 2021 at 16,050 miles and May 2022 at 16,258 miles, where the bike covered only 208 miles in a full year. While this low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, it also suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods. Such inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluids rather than mileage-based wear. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must physically inspect components susceptible to low-mileage storage. Focus on the cracking or perished of tyres, fork seals, and brake lines, as these materials age according to time rather than distance traveled. Check the fuel system for internal corrosion and verify the brake calipers for signs of seizing from disuse. Because the record shows no structural rust or leaks, the primary risks remain related to age-related degradation of consumables and the state of stagnant fluids.