MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn 900 classic
7 vehicles · 95 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Vn 900 classic vehicles and 95 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 900 classic has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,869 miles.
7
Vehicles
95
MOT tests
932
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn 900 classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 900 classic MOT tests:
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Other34%
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Lamps & electrical28%
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Brakes25%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Kawasaki Vn 900 classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 71% |
| 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Vn 900 classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 900 classic MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 180/70/15h (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just meets legal limit 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn 900 classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 30 | 83% | 14,450 |
| 2009 | 3 | 42 | 93% | 16,489 |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 23,160 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 23,558 |
Kawasaki Vn 900 classic reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Vn 900 classic vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 900 classic MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn 900 classic in our data has covered around
17,869 miles.
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