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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn15

9 vehicles · 96 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Kawasaki Vn15 vehicles and 96 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn15 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,622 miles.

9
Vehicles
96
MOT tests
785
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn15 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn15 MOT tests:

  • Other80%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Brakes9%
  • Steering8%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Kawasaki Vn15 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
103100%
113100%
12786%
135100%
14771%
157100%
16862%
174100%
18683%
19667%
20683%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Kawasaki Vn15 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn15 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  4. Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (6 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  7. Small number plate fitted (4 times)
  8. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
  9. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  10. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  11. clutch and front brake hoses have been covered not allowing inspection . (2 times)
  12. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  13. Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (2 times)
  14. spokes rusty front and rear (2 times)
  15. Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Vn15 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 2 25 100% 38,713
1995 2 22 86% 23,236
1994 4 47 72% 22,426
1993 1 2 100% 25,997

Kawasaki Vn15 reliability FAQ

Across 9 Kawasaki Vn15 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn15 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Vn15 in our data has covered around 26,622 miles.

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