1987 Kawasaki VN750 0.8L Petrol · D23 NEX

The 2022‑06‑16 MOT at 34,902 miles, the latest recorded assessment four years before the present date, showed a pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standards. The maintenance record shows a stable trend, with the last two tests (2021‑06‑29 and 2022‑06‑16) both passing without recorded faults, despite earlier failures that repeatedly highlighted suspension, brake and structural concerns. Mileage has risen modestly over the 16‑year span from 32,794 miles in the 2006 test to 34,902 miles in 2022, an increase of 2,108 miles or roughly 132 miles per year. The intervening years show incremental growth: 33,291 miles in 2015 to 33,546 miles in 2020 (51 miles per year) and a further 1,361 miles between 2020 and 2022 (272 miles per year). No abrupt mileage spikes are evident, and the low annual average suggests the bike has been used lightly or stored for extended periods. Recurring faults point to specific components that merit close inspection: the off‑side front and rear shock absorber seals have repeatedly leaked oil (2014‑04‑22, 2014‑05‑20), and the rear roller brake has shown binding on multiple occasions (2014‑04‑22, 2015‑09‑23). Front wheel bearings have been noted as excessively rough in 2015 and slightly rough in 2014 and 2013, indicating wear that could affect handling and tyre life. The throttle operation was flagged as incorrect in 2014‑04‑22, and the stop lamp and direction indicator failures in 2021 suggest that electrical connections may be marginal. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the shock absorber seals, the integrity of the rear roller brake and associated calipers, the wear state of the front wheel bearings, and the overall chassis for the slight corrosion documented since 2013. Particular attention to the brake discs, pads and tyre tread depth is advisable, as is verification that the lighting system functions correctly after the previous stop‑lamp and indicator deficiencies. Addressing these items will confirm whether the recent pass reflects genuine stability or merely the absence of immediate failures.