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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn1600 classic

2 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
97%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Vn1600 classic vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1600 classic has an overall 97% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,877 miles.

2
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
1,643
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn1600 classic problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1600 classic MOT tests:

  • Other50%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
  • Brakes15%
  • Emissions & nuisance15%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Lamps & electrical5%

Kawasaki Vn1600 classic pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
42100%
52100%
63100%
72100%
82100%
92100%
102100%
112100%
122100%
13367%
142100%
152100%
163100%
171100%
182100%
192100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Vn1600 classic MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  6. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Corrected with tape to prevent right hand kick up. (1.6) (1 times)
  7. Headlamp mask fitted (1 times)
  8. Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  10. front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (1 times)
  13. aftermarket exhausts fitted (1 times)
  14. Aftermarket exhaust with silencers fitted/ engine reved and noise checked (1 times)
  15. Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn1600 classic pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 18 100% 31,876
2004 1 21 95% 35,879

Kawasaki Vn1600 classic reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Vn1600 classic vehicles in our MOT data, 97% pass the MOT (a 3% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Kawasaki Vn1600 classic in our data has covered around 33,877 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Vn1600 classic

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