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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan

4 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,007 miles.

4
Vehicles
46
MOT tests
649
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan MOT tests:

  • Other74%
  • Steering16%
  • Brakes13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Identification & plates3%

Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
171100%
192100%
20580%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan MOT tests:

  1. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (2 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  6. Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both legs (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  7. Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
  9. rear tyre perrished (2 times)
  10. Central Front Lower Oil Leak from oil filter. (1 times)
  11. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
  12. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)
  13. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  15. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 5 80% 33,527
1987 1 4 100% 22,454
1986 2 37 76% 24,024

Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan reliability FAQ

Across 4 Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan MOT issues are: Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a); Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3); Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a).

The typical Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan in our data has covered around 26,007 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Vn750 vulcan

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