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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic

66 vehicles · 213 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 66 Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic vehicles and 213 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,384 miles.

66
Vehicles
213
MOT tests
1,225
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic problem areas

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

  • Other24%
  • Lamps & electrical23%
  • Emissions & nuisance23%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
  • Seatbelts & equipment11%
  • Brakes11%
  • Identification & plates5%
  • Steering4%

Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
32483%
419100%
51694%
61889%
71688%
81794%
91794%
102085%
111894%
121974%
131191%
141191%

Fuel types: Petrol (65), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (17 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  8. Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  10. Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
  12. front tyre showing shallow cracks in bottom of tread (2 times)
  13. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (2 times)
  14. Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b)) (2 times)
  15. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2014 1 10 100% 6,401
2013 8 73 90% 14,590
2012 11 124 88% 15,217

Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic reliability FAQ

Across 66 Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic in our data has covered around 18,384 miles.

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