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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic

20 vehicles · 277 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 20 Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic vehicles and 277 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,756 miles.

20
Vehicles
277
MOT tests
1,170
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic MOT tests:

  • Other39%
  • Emissions & nuisance20%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Seatbelts & equipment13%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Steering2%
  • Body & structure2%

Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
311100%
418100%
51694%
61593%
71889%
816100%
92195%
101984%
1117100%
122085%
131580%
141593%
151479%
1613100%
171688%
181392%
191191%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (19), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (20 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (15 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  5. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  6. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  7. Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  8. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  9. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  12. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  14. Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear Upper Leak on cam chain tensioner rear pot. Near rear tyre. (2 times)

Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 12 100% 55,000
2008 3 39 95% 16,633
2007 10 141 92% 23,177
2006 5 77 88% 23,814

Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic reliability FAQ

Across 20 Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Vn 1600 a6f classic in our data has covered around 24,756 miles.

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