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G785 AWK

1990 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

38,166 mi
Last recorded38,166 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki VN75019,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG785 AWK
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,166 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 37,816 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 37,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 37,530 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,410 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

brake fluid appears old - advise replacement

front and rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Fail 16 Jun 2016 37,275 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

brake fluid appears old - advise replacement

front and rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,804 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

headlamp unit slight freeplay on mounting

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,310 miles

headlamp slightly loose

Fail 20 Jun 2014 36,310 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlamp slightly loose

Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,679 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

off side throttle / switch gear insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2013 35,677 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

off side throttle / switch gear insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,461 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 34,461 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 34,082 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,724 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 33,049 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 33,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 31,787 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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G785 AWK is a 1990 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki VN750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 19,271 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 G785 AWK, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki VN750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G785 AWK is a 1990 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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