MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn1500-b2
44 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 44 Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,162 miles.
44
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
2,174
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 MOT tests:
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Other107%
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Steering14%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 7 | 71% |
Fuel types: Petrol (44)
Most common Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- advise oil leak (2 times)
- advise slight brake drag on front and rear brakes (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) (1 times)
- Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Rear 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) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 18,700 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 34,393 |
| 1989 | 3 | 15 | 87% | 23,217 |
| 1988 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 16,198 |
Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 reliability FAQ
Across 44 Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn1500-b2 in our data has covered around
22,162 miles.
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