I think a characteristic would be that the asset itself, i.e. the kitchen having been so removed would still be capable of being fitted elsewhere - that it wouldn't have been damaged beyond usefulness, and that it would actually be practical to install it somewhere else again.
I think times have moved on and people change their kitchens much as they do their living room suite. They are seen as having an end to their useful life and need replacing.
What say you to a kitchen that is replaced because it's knackered?