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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:

  • Other52%
  • Seatbelts & equipment48%
  • Emissions & nuisance16%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Identification & plates4%
  • Body & structure4%

Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
4367%
52100%
63100%
7683%
85100%
9580%
104100%
11862%
123100%
133100%
14667%
153100%
162100%
173100%
182100%
192100%

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:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  4. rubber missing from rear gear pedel (2 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  6. Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
  7. Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  10. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (1 times)
  11. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  12. two nails in rear tyre (1 times)
  13. Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  14. Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  15. Brake hose slightly twisted also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn 1600 classic pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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