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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn250

4 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Kawasaki Vn250 vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn250 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,934 miles.

4
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
868
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn250 MOT tests:

  • Other70%
  • Steering23%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Brakes5%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Kawasaki Vn250 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
6250%
73100%
82100%
93100%
10560%
11367%
122100%
132100%
142100%
15367%
16250%
172100%
181100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Kawasaki Vn250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn250 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  2. Nail in rear tyre (3 times)
  3. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
  4. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (2 times)
  5. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  6. Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  7. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  8. Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
  9. Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)
  10. Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) (1 times)
  11. Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  14. Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2001 1 17 71% 34,066
2000 1 12 92% 24,391
1999 2 9 89% 18,639

Kawasaki Vn250 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Kawasaki Vn250 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn250 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nail in rear tyre; Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).

The typical Kawasaki Vn250 in our data has covered around 23,934 miles.

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