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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:

  • Other75%
  • Brakes25%
  • Seatbelts & equipment19%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%

Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
51100%
6367%
71100%
81100%
91100%
10367%
112100%
12250%
13367%
14367%
152100%
17367%
191100%
201100%

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:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  4. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  6. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  8. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  11. Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) (1 times)
  12. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  13. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn 800 drifter pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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