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C387 NGJ

1986 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,802 mi
Last recorded33,802 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki VN75020,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC387 NGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 33,802 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,770 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,617 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 30,528 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear shock absorbers too short [clonk on lift]

Fail 6 Jul 2007 30,528 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorbers too short [clonk on lift]

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN750?

Based on 3,372 MOT tests across 430 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
430
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
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C387 NGJ is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki VN750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 20,157 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 VN750 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C387 NGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN750 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Kawasaki VN750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C387 NGJ registered?

C387 NGJ is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C387 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C387 NGJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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