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C997 YKV

1986 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,865 mi
Last recorded19,865 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki VN75020,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC997 YKV
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 19,865 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,256 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 19,221 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 18,009 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 18,009 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 17,774 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 17,774 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,487 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,640 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 14,700 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 14,696 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,912 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 12,808 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 6,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 6,308 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 351 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 269 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 106 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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C997 YKV is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C997 YKV, 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 C997 YKV registered?

C997 YKV is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is C997 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C997 YKV shows 18 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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