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G985 UTC

1989 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,073 mi
Last recorded16,073 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki VN75025,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG985 UTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 16,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 15,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 15,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 14,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 14,339 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 14,323 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 13,720 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 13,026 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively when spindle is tightened (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 13,005 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play locking nuts loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively when spindle is tightened (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 10,205 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 8,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 8,090 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,084 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,075 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 8,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 8,020 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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G985 UTC 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 87.5%.

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 G985 UTC, 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 G985 UTC registered?

G985 UTC is a 1989 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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