MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn400
15 vehicles · 86 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Kawasaki Vn400 vehicles and 86 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn400 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,113 miles.
15
Vehicles
86
MOT tests
1,914
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn400 MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Steering8%
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Body & structure8%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Brakes2%
Kawasaki Vn400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 8 | 75% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Kawasaki Vn400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn400 MOT tests:
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (6 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- front fork leg outer dust covers early signs off deteriation not yet excessive (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 36,404 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 30,368 |
| 1998 | 2 | 17 | 88% | 21,458 |
| 1997 | 4 | 23 | 83% | 21,047 |
| 1996 | 4 | 19 | 89% | 24,697 |
| 1995 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 23,058 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7,923 |
Kawasaki Vn400 reliability FAQ
Across 15 Kawasaki Vn400 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn400 MOT issues are:
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b); Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Vn400 in our data has covered around
23,113 miles.
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