MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn 800-a3
10 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,200 miles.
10
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
356
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Seatbelts & equipment21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Brakes12%
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Identification & plates12%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre sidewall cracking both tyres 25 years old (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) (1 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 33,561 |
| 1998 | 3 | 33 | 85% | 11,746 |
Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 reliability FAQ
Across 10 Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn 800-a3 in our data has covered around
17,200 miles.
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