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D480 LYA

1986 Kawasaki VN750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,326 mi
Last recorded31,326 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki VN75020,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD480 LYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 31,326 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,318 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 31,317 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,314 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 31,312 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 31,260 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

all brake pipes poorly clipped

both rear tyres perishing badly

freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

front brake discs worn

nearside handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,260 miles

all brake pipes poorly clipped

both rear tyres perishing badly

freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

front brake discs worn

nearside handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,247 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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D480 LYA is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D480 LYA, 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 D480 LYA registered?

D480 LYA is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D480 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D480 LYA shows 9 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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