MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn1500-j1
24 vehicles · 213 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 vehicles and 213 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,512 miles.
24
Vehicles
213
MOT tests
1,426
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Brakes17%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Body & structure2%
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Steering2%
Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 15 | 87% |
| 6 | 14 | 86% |
| 7 | 21 | 76% |
| 8 | 10 | 90% |
| 9 | 6 | 100% |
| 10 | 8 | 100% |
| 11 | 10 | 90% |
| 12 | 10 | 90% |
| 13 | 10 | 90% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 11 | 82% |
| 16 | 7 | 100% |
| 17 | 7 | 100% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 11 | 82% |
| 20 | 11 | 91% |
Fuel types: Petrol (24)
Most common Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (5 times)
- Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 111 | 86% | 29,823 |
| 2001 | 8 | 55 | 82% | 28,113 |
| 2000 | 2 | 20 | 90% | 59,575 |
| 1999 | 2 | 27 | 100% | 41,956 |
Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 reliability FAQ
Across 24 Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Vn1500-j1 in our data has covered around
33,512 miles.
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