MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn classic
4 vehicles · 64 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Vn classic vehicles and 64 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn classic has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,851 miles.
4
Vehicles
64
MOT tests
1,177
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn classic MOT tests:
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Brakes35%
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Other35%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Emissions & nuisance12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering2%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki Vn classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Vn classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn classic MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- frame corroded (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- frame corrosion (2 times)
- wheel bearings cannot be tested due to binding brakes (1 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
- Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 13,071 |
| 2007 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 25,642 |
| 1999 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 51,247 |
| 1997 | 1 | 20 | 80% | 49,444 |
Kawasaki Vn classic reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Vn classic vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn classic MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn classic in our data has covered around
34,851 miles.
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