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E579 WCL

1988 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,314 mi
Last recorded18,314 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki VN75023,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE579 WCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,314 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 Aug 2014 18,307 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

perrishing (cracks) to front tyre wall

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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E579 WCL is a 1988 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki VN750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 23,498 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 E579 WCL, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki VN750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E579 WCL registered?

E579 WCL is a 1988 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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