MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn500
2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Vn500 vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn500 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,530 miles.
2
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
249
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn500 MOT tests:
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Other150%
Kawasaki Vn500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Vn500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn500 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- continental headlamp already masked to conform to uk spec (1 times)
- Continental Headlamp, Beam Kick Already Masked Up (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front continental headlamp has been masked to conform to UK regs (1 times)
- Front slight pitting of front n/s and o/s stanchions (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 7,800 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 13,260 |
Kawasaki Vn500 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Vn500 vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn500 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a); continental headlamp already masked to conform to uk spec.
The typical Kawasaki Vn500 in our data has covered around
10,530 miles.
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