MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h

Q: Is the Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h reliable?

Across 245 Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

245 vehicles · 3,638 completed MOT tests analysed

86%

MOT pass rate

Based on 245 Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h vehicles and 3,638 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,898 miles.

245

Vehicles

3,638

MOT tests

1,160

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h MOT tests:

Other56%
Seatbelts & equipment17%
Brakes13%
Emissions & nuisance11%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Lamps & electrical8%
Steering4%
Identification & plates1%

Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	119	92%
4	211	89%
5	210	92%
6	217	85%
7	224	85%
8	215	87%
9	207	86%
10	197	88%
11	206	87%
12	209	85%
13	187	88%
14	189	85%
15	173	88%
16	169	85%
17	141	89%
18	132	83%
19	148	82%
20	143	82%

Fuel types: Petrol (245)

Most common Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (316 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (195 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (145 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (100 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (44 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (43 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (39 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (38 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (37 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (32 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (32 times)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (28 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (27 times)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (26 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (26 times)

Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	3	49	88%	25,732
2004	36	564	89%	24,920
2003	73	1,090	85%	23,409
2002	126	1,858	86%	23,554
2001	5	67	87%	26,243
1999	1	8	75%	50,030
1996	1	2	100%	19,681

Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h reliability FAQ

Across 245 Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h in our data has covered around 23,898 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Vn1500 p1h

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	119	92%
4	211	89%
5	210	92%
6	217	85%
7	224	85%
8	215	87%
9	207	86%
10	197	88%
11	206	87%
12	209	85%
13	187	88%
14	189	85%
15	173	88%
16	169	85%
17	141	89%
18	132	83%
19	148	82%
20	143	82%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	119	92%
4	211	89%
5	210	92%
6	217	85%
7	224	85%
8	215	87%
9	207	86%
10	197	88%
11	206	87%
12	209	85%
13	187	88%
14	189	85%
15	173	88%
16	169	85%
17	141	89%
18	132	83%
19	148	82%
20	143	82%