MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn1500-l1
11 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,593 miles.
11
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
1,410
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Body & structure28%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Brakes3%
Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 30 | 77% | 33,948 |
| 2000 | 3 | 17 | 94% | 18,356 |
Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)); Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 in our data has covered around
24,593 miles.
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