Skip to content

MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic

53 vehicles · 531 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 53 Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic vehicles and 531 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,605 miles.

53
Vehicles
531
MOT tests
1,130
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
  • Other19%
  • Emissions & nuisance19%
  • Brakes18%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Steering7%
  • Body & structure4%

Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
34894%
45192%
55391%
64894%
74295%
84388%
94183%
104484%
113795%
123594%
133683%
143382%
151392%
161100%

Fuel types: Petrol (53)

Most common Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (41 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (19 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (10 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (8 times)
  7. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (8 times)
  8. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  10. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d)) (7 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
  12. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d)) (5 times)
  13. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)

Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 5 48 85% 17,392
2012 8 63 86% 17,041
2011 35 400 91% 16,753
2010 1 15 87% 18,303

Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic reliability FAQ

Across 53 Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic in our data has covered around 16,605 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic

See how the Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

Vn 900 bbfa classic vs Unknown Vn 900 bbfa classic vs Zx-6r Vn 900 bbfa classic vs Zx-9r Vn 900 bbfa classic vs Zzr600

Check a specific Kawasaki Vn 900 bbfa classic

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Kawasaki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks