MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn1500-b6
31 vehicles · 66 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 31 Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 vehicles and 66 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,218 miles.
31
Vehicles
66
MOT tests
767
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 MOT tests:
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Other69%
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Brakes27%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering4%
Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 7 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (31)
Most common Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 MOT tests:
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- headlamp masks/converters fitted (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 12,660 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 26,993 |
| 1993 | 8 | 58 | 93% | 16,719 |
Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 reliability FAQ
Across 31 Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 MOT issues are:
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn1500-b6 in our data has covered around
18,218 miles.
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