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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic

93 vehicles · 877 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 93 Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic vehicles and 877 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,697 miles.

93
Vehicles
877
MOT tests
945
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic MOT tests:

  • Other39%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
  • Brakes20%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering3%

Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
23100%
38092%
47886%
57689%
67090%
77197%
87091%
95798%
105596%
116294%
125596%
135493%
145891%
155186%
161794%

Fuel types: Petrol (90), Other (3)

Most common Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (27 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (24 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (17 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (17 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (15 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (12 times)
  9. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  10. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  12. Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
  13. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
  14. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (4 times)
  15. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)

Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 1 11 91% 5,948
2012 4 43 95% 17,133
2011 16 167 92% 12,319
2010 58 636 92% 15,444

Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic reliability FAQ

Across 93 Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic in our data has covered around 14,697 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Vn 900 baf classic

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