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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn1500 trike

1 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Vn1500 trike vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1500 trike has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,903 miles.

1
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
1,048
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn1500 trike problem areas

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

  • Other53%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
  • Brakes18%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Steering6%
  • Body & structure6%

Kawasaki Vn1500 trike pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
51100%
7250%
8250%
111100%
121100%
131100%
141100%
151100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Vn1500 trike MOT faults

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

  1. Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a) (1 times)
  8. Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a) (1 times)
  9. Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  10. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  11. Axle with loose fixing bolts rear axle bolts too short (5.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn1500 trike pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 1 21 81% 20,903

Kawasaki Vn1500 trike reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Vn1500 trike vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1500 trike MOT issues are: Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i)); Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a); Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a).

The typical Kawasaki Vn1500 trike in our data has covered around 20,903 miles.

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