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G509 XTW

1989 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,320 mi
Last recorded56,320 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki VN75025,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG509 XTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 56,320 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 56,103 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,055 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 56,055 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 55,099 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,591 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,977 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged signs of perishing (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,518 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,956 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 49,954 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 48,112 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 46,933 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,933 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,084 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 44,923 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2011 44,923 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,917 miles

slight bend in r/h handlebar

Fail 15 Jun 2010 42,917 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

slight bend in r/h handlebar

Pass 20 Jun 2009 40,986 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,675 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,861 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 36,861 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,365 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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G509 XTW is a 1989 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G509 XTW, 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 G509 XTW registered?

G509 XTW is a 1989 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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