MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn700
12 vehicles · 79 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Kawasaki Vn700 vehicles and 79 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn700 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,182 miles.
12
Vehicles
79
MOT tests
487
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn700 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn700 MOT tests:
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Other54%
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Steering17%
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Emissions & nuisance15%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki Vn700 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Kawasaki Vn700 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn700 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b) (1 times)
- Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn700 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 30,762 |
| 1995 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 18,971 |
| 1985 | 10 | 60 | 85% | 25,245 |
Kawasaki Vn700 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Kawasaki Vn700 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn700 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn700 in our data has covered around
25,182 miles.
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