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Kawasaki Vn750 A5 (1990)

256 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1.8% first-time pass rate

1990 Kawasaki Vn750 A5

CarHunch analysed 256 real MOT records for the 1990 Kawasaki Vn750 A5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1990 Kawasaki VN750-A5 is a catastrophic outlier: only 1.8% of these bikes pass their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the 80% UK average. This isn't a minor reliability issue—it suggests these machines are either extremely old, rarely maintained, or fundamentally unsuitable for road use in their current state; fewer than 3 in 200 are roadworthy without work.

With a median mileage of just 20,827 miles, these aren't high-mileage burnouts, which means the failures stem from age and neglect rather than wear. If you're considering one, treat the MOT result as a hard budget line: expect to spend substantially on recommissioning brakes, electrics, and chassis components before any bike here will pass inspection.

Below average reliability 78.2% below UK average
1.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
20,827
typical mileage
14,777–33,395 middle half
0.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1990 Kawasaki Vn750 A5

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 255 1.4% 0.03
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1990 Kawasaki Vn750 A5 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,777
low mileage
20,827
typical
33,395
high mileage

Half of all 1990 Kawasaki Vn750 A5 vehicles fall between 14,777 and 33,395 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1990 Kawasaki Vn750 A5

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 33.3%
    Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
  • 33.3%
    Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
  • 22.2%
    Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
  • 22.2%
    rear brake lever next to exhaust
  • 22.2%
    Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on
  • 22.2%
    Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
  • 22.2%
    gear lever slight movement
  • 22.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1990. Counts include advisories and failures.

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