MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn 1600
4 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Vn 1600 vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 1600 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,969 miles.
4
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
1,385
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn 1600 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 1600 MOT tests:
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Other36%
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Lamps & electrical29%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Body & structure7%
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Steering7%
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Brakes7%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
Kawasaki Vn 1600 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Vn 1600 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 1600 MOT tests:
- Rear tyre worn uneven (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Sidecar wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation. (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (Sidecar) Rough on rotation. (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc coated in residue with no signs of leaks. (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn 1600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 29,604 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,860 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 14,115 |
Kawasaki Vn 1600 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Vn 1600 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 1600 MOT issues are:
Rear tyre worn uneven; Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn 1600 in our data has covered around
17,969 miles.
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