MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic
7 vehicles · 62 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic vehicles and 62 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,116 miles.
7
Vehicles
62
MOT tests
1,693
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic MOT tests:
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Other52%
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Seatbelts & equipment48%
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Emissions & nuisance16%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Identification & plates4%
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Body & structure4%
Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- rubber missing from rear gear pedel (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- two nails in rear tyre (1 times)
- Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Brake hose slightly twisted also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 37,637 |
| 2006 | 2 | 23 | 87% | 21,228 |
| 2005 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 17,424 |
| 2003 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 28,067 |
Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic 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 1600 classic in our data has covered around
25,116 miles.
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