MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter
2 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,183 miles.
2
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
379
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Brakes25%
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Seatbelts & equipment19%
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Body & structure6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 32 | 81% | 14,183 |
Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter in our data has covered around
14,183 miles.
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