MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn400a
2 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Vn400a vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn400a has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,045 miles.
2
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
1,049
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn400a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn400a MOT tests:
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Other44%
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Brakes26%
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Body & structure22%
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Steering7%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Kawasaki Vn400a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Vn400a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn400a MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn400a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 17,829 |
| 1996 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 36,261 |
Kawasaki Vn400a reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Vn400a vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn400a MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn400a in our data has covered around
27,045 miles.
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