MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn1500-n1
5 vehicles · 67 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 vehicles and 67 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,390 miles.
5
Vehicles
67
MOT tests
949
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 MOT tests:
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Brakes40%
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Other24%
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Emissions & nuisance21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering2%
Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 4,415 |
Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Exhaust noisy Both (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn1500-n1 in our data has covered around
29,390 miles.
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