MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h
16 vehicles · 182 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h vehicles and 182 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,945 miles.
16
Vehicles
182
MOT tests
1,095
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h MOT tests:
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Other40%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Seatbelts & equipment16%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering5%
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Identification & plates2%
Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 92% |
| 4 | 12 | 83% |
| 5 | 12 | 83% |
| 6 | 12 | 92% |
| 7 | 11 | 91% |
| 8 | 10 | 90% |
| 9 | 8 | 100% |
| 10 | 10 | 90% |
| 11 | 8 | 88% |
| 12 | 7 | 100% |
| 13 | 10 | 80% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 7 | 100% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 6 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (11 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 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)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside legs (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 52 | 87% | 22,497 |
| 2003 | 8 | 124 | 89% | 21,393 |
Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h reliability FAQ
Across 16 Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn 1500 p2h in our data has covered around
21,945 miles.
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