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F551 GGJ

1989 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,770 mi
Last recorded12,770 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki VN75025,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF551 GGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 12,770 miles

Lower Center stand is secured in upright position with cable ties

Pass 23 Nov 2024 12,602 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 12,590 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 12,584 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 12,584 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 12,584 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 12,544 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 12,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,641 miles

front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,512 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 10,295 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 May 2009 10,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 10,294 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,848 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 9,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,338 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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F551 GGJ is a 1989 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki VN750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 25,791 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 F551 GGJ, 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 37 years old, this Kawasaki VN750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F551 GGJ registered?

F551 GGJ is a 1989 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F551 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F551 GGJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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