MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn 400
3 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Vn 400 vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 400 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,200 miles.
3
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
1,132
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 400 MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Brakes12%
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Identification & plates8%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure4%
Kawasaki Vn 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Vn 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 400 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- exhaust noisey (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 12,073 |
| 2002 | 1 | 12 | 75% | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 32,328 |
Kawasaki Vn 400 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Vn 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 400 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn 400 in our data has covered around
22,200 miles.
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