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D141 FHX

1986 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,592 mi
Last recorded40,592 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki VN75020,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD141 FHX
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,592 miles

Front Tyre perished

Fail 16 Jun 2023 40,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2021 39,734 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 39,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 37,119 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 37,115 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators too close together. Mandatory direction indicators must have minimum separation distances between the illuminating surfaces of: solo motorcycles – 240mm at the front and 180mm at the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear light affected by indicator. (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy Right hand exhaust is noisier than left side. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,494 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,939 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 31,937 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 May 2016 31,526 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 31,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 31,241 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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D141 FHX is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D141 FHX, 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 D141 FHX registered?

D141 FHX is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 8 December 1986.

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