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D768 CBF

1987 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,196 mi
Last recorded39,196 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki VN75027,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD768 CBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 39,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,189 miles

rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2024 39,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 39,160 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 39,117 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 39,111 miles

rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 38,850 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2017 38,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 38,415 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 37,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2015 37,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 35,913 miles

front tyre cracking on sidewalls

rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 27 Apr 2013 33,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre sidewalls cracking slightly

rear tyre sidewalls cracking slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,288 miles

front tyre sidewalls cracking slightly

rear tyre sidewalls cracking slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2012 30,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,047 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,600 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,286 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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D768 CBF is a 1987 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki VN750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 27,429 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 D768 CBF, 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 39 years old, this Kawasaki VN750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D768 CBF is a 1987 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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