MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan
1 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan has an overall 82% pass rate.
1
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
1,090
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
20%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical60%
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Brakes60%
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Body & structure20%
Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 0% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- All direction indicators missing n/s o/s front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 11 | 82% | — |
Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1500.vulcan MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); All direction indicators missing n/s o/s front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii)); Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)).
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