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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic

4 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,732 miles.

4
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
895
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic MOT tests:

  • Other38%
  • Brakes19%
  • Seatbelts & equipment19%
  • Emissions & nuisance19%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%

Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3475%
4367%
5367%
62100%
72100%
81100%
91100%
14367%
15367%
181100%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  3. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  6. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  7. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  8. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  10. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  11. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 1 12 83% 25,087
2005 2 11 73% 15,554

Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic reliability FAQ

Across 4 Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Headlamp aim too low (1.6).

The typical Kawasaki Vn 1600 a3h classic in our data has covered around 18,732 miles.

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