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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:

  • Other44%
  • Brakes26%
  • Body & structure22%
  • Steering7%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%

Kawasaki Vn400a pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
91100%
101100%
111100%
12250%
13250%
141100%
151100%
171100%
181100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Vn400a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn400a MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
  8. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  10. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  11. Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  13. Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn400a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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