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K536 VKJ

1993 Kawasaki VN750

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,257 mi
Last recorded79,257 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki VN75019,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK536 VKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN750
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,257 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 79,247 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 79,226 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Steering linkage locking device ineffective osr axle nut locking pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres seriously degraded on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 78,795 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 78,795 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 78,793 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 72,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 70,479 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,088 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 67,228 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 64,423 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 62,342 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2010 57,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 53,299 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,646 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 49,551 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 45,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 41,925 miles

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

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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K536 VKJ is a 1993 Kawasaki VN750 in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki VN750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 19,104 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 K536 VKJ, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki VN750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K536 VKJ registered?

K536 VKJ is a 1993 Kawasaki VN750, first registered on 14 June 1993.

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