MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic
1 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,145 miles.
1
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
1,286
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic MOT tests:
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Other122%
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Brakes6%
Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic MOT tests:
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- both front and rear tyre pressures were low(10 psi) and have been re-inflated (2 times)
- rear brake fully adjusted up,possibly requires new brake shoes (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) (1 times)
- Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 29,145 |
Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic MOT issues are:
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); both front and rear tyre pressures were low(10 psi) and have been re-inflated; rear brake fully adjusted up,possibly requires new brake shoes.
The typical Kawasaki Vn vulcan classic in our data has covered around
29,145 miles.
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