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E531 NFD

1987 Kawasaki VN750

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,438 mi
Last recorded37,438 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki VN75027,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 NFD
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,438 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 37,438 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 37,408 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 37,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 37,039 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 37,039 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 36,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 36,293 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 35,575 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 35,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,178 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,674 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 34,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside front brake flexi bracket broken!

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,929 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 30,255 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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E531 NFD is a 1987 Kawasaki VN750 in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E531 NFD, 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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What year was E531 NFD registered?

E531 NFD is a 1987 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 20 August 1987.

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