MOT reliability
Kawasaki V classic
8 vehicles · 105 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki V classic vehicles and 105 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki V classic has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,951 miles.
8
Vehicles
105
MOT tests
1,357
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki V classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki V classic MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Brakes43%
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Seatbelts & equipment13%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Kawasaki V classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 100% |
| 13 | 9 | 78% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 100% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki V classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki V classic MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- beam image altered using tape. (by owner of bike) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
Kawasaki V classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 30 | 80% | 43,488 |
| 2001 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 20,625 |
| 1998 | 2 | 37 | 84% | 157,981 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 11,072 |
| 1996 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 8,893 |
| 1995 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 20,081 |
Kawasaki V classic reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki V classic vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki V classic MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6); Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Headlamp masks/converters fitted.
The typical Kawasaki V classic in our data has covered around
57,951 miles.
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