MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn1600

Q: Is the Kawasaki Vn1600 reliable?

Across 450 Kawasaki Vn1600 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Vn1600?

The typical Kawasaki Vn1600 in our data has covered around 24,385 miles.

450 vehicles · 5,433 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 450 Kawasaki Vn1600 vehicles and 5,433 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1600 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,385 miles.

450

Vehicles

5,433

MOT tests

1,259

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn1600 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1600 MOT tests:

Other45%
Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
Seatbelts & equipment14%
Brakes14%
Emissions & nuisance12%
Lamps & electrical9%
Steering3%
Body & structure2%

Kawasaki Vn1600 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Vn1600's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	100%
2	9	78%
3	313	90%
4	327	89%
5	332	90%
6	327	91%
7	298	91%
8	326	87%
9	302	91%
10	320	88%
11	307	92%
12	308	91%
13	317	90%
14	317	84%
15	309	87%
16	306	91%
17	277	89%
18	256	90%
19	205	87%
20	152	92%

Fuel types: Petrol (450)

Most common Kawasaki Vn1600 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn1600 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (287 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (246 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (152 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (144 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (102 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (92 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (64 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (58 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (43 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (40 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (31 times)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (28 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (26 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (26 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (25 times)

Kawasaki Vn1600 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2013	1	13	100%	21,716
2012	1	2	100%	21,907
2009	4	43	93%	11,381
2008	48	540	90%	21,313
2007	85	992	90%	24,743
2006	90	1,080	90%	24,425
2005	129	1,653	89%	24,744
2004	45	500	88%	25,982
2003	43	584	86%	25,995
2002	3	21	95%	24,799
1997	1	5	80%	10,986

Kawasaki Vn1600 reliability FAQ

Across 450 Kawasaki Vn1600 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1600 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Vn1600 in our data has covered around 24,385 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Vn1600

See how the Kawasaki Vn1600 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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