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C951 NHJ

1986 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,876 mi
Last recorded13,876 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki VN75020,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 NHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 13,876 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 13,876 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 13,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 13,427 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 13,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 13,422 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 13,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 13,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 13,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 13,118 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion right hand front (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 13,118 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion right hand front (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 12,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 12,076 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,628 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 10,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,560 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,714 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 9,578 miles

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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C951 NHJ is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C951 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C951 NHJ registered?

C951 NHJ is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C951 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C951 NHJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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