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E961 SKE

1987 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,061 mi
Last recorded68,061 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki VN75027,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE961 SKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,061 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 68,061 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 3,549 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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E961 SKE is a 1987 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E961 SKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E961 SKE registered?

E961 SKE is a 1987 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E961 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E961 SKE shows 3 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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