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:
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Other70%
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Steering23%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Kawasaki Vn250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Vn250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn250 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Nail in rear tyre (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
- Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)
- Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) (1 times)
- Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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