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F783 OLC

1989 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172 mi
Last recorded172 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki VN75025,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF783 OLC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 172 miles

no mirrors fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,130 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,681 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 33,681 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,390 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 32,390 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 31,491 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 31,436 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,263 miles

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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F783 OLC is a 1989 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 F783 OLC, 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 F783 OLC registered?

F783 OLC is a 1989 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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