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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:

  • Other86%
  • Body & structure28%
  • Steering3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Brakes3%

Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
63100%
72100%
8367%
9667%
10475%
11475%
123100%
131100%
14367%
152100%
16250%
173100%
182100%
192100%
201100%

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:

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  7. Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  10. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  11. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  12. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  14. Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
  15. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn1500-l1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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