MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn1500 classic
3 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Vn1500 classic vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1500 classic has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,933 miles.
3
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
757
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn1500 classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1500 classic MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Brakes36%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Kawasaki Vn1500 classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Vn1500 classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn1500 classic MOT tests:
- continental headlamp temporarily masked to conform to UK regs (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- continental headlamp temporarily masked to conform to uk spec (2 times)
- continental headlamp beam temporarily masked to conform to uk spec (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- continental headlamp fitted- temporary mask fitted to conform to uk specifications (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn1500 classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 9,838 |
| 1998 | 1 | 25 | 76% | 20,509 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 53,454 |
Kawasaki Vn1500 classic reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Vn1500 classic vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1500 classic MOT issues are:
continental headlamp temporarily masked to conform to UK regs; Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Vn1500 classic in our data has covered around
27,933 miles.
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