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D900 KAF

1986 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

40 mi
Last recorded40 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki VN75020,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD900 KAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 40 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 40 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022

Exhaust noisy

Front Tyre cracking

Fail 24 May 2022

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre cracking

Nearside Front speedo cable insure near gear selector lever

Pass 12 May 2021 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2021 1 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 4,230 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 4,230 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 2,920 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 7,680 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

seat loose

Fail 12 Oct 2017 7,680 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure locking pin missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

seat loose

Pass 10 May 2016 6,335 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 6,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2014 6,283 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2013 5,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 3,517 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 3,517 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 2,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 1,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 1,337 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 236 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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D900 KAF is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D900 KAF, 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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D900 KAF is a 1986 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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