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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn800

2,117 vehicles · 28,524 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,117 Kawasaki Vn800 vehicles and 28,524 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn800 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,524 miles.

2,117
Vehicles
28,524
MOT tests
987
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn800 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn800 MOT tests:

  • Other64%
  • Brakes12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Steering3%

Kawasaki Vn800 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Vn800's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12277%
22688%
349287%
467390%
582889%
696987%
71,08789%
81,25488%
91,42387%
101,54887%
111,67085%
121,63384%
131,56186%
141,53285%
151,40287%
161,40086%
171,30887%
181,25887%
191,25386%
201,20985%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,114), Other (3)

Most common Kawasaki Vn800 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn800 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1,377 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1,213 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (622 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (576 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (420 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (359 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (246 times)
  8. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (241 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (229 times)
  10. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (217 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (213 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (207 times)
  13. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (203 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (167 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (162 times)

Kawasaki Vn800 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 3 25 72% 43,808
2018 1 6 67% 13,057
2017 2 11 91% 22,514
2016 2 20 75% 39,417
2015 1 4 50% 40,718
2014 1 8 75% 32,182
2012 2 17 82% 20,933
2011 1 11 100% 14,609
2010 3 17 94% 18,829
2009 11 115 87% 23,509
2008 7 70 90% 20,146
2007 27 338 90% 26,253
2006 38 562 86% 24,414
2005 129 1,758 89% 20,907
2004 96 1,345 87% 26,647
2003 213 3,211 86% 22,503
2002 174 2,381 89% 26,974
2001 202 2,723 87% 26,257
2000 143 2,022 87% 31,380
1999 219 2,894 86% 26,442
1998 221 2,886 86% 28,939
1997 255 3,541 85% 27,047
1996 229 2,976 84% 26,153
1995 129 1,547 84% 29,776
1992 1 8 75% 36,146
1986 1 14 71% —
1983 1 3 100% 28,278
1978 1 1 100% 20,212
1973 1 1 100% 656

Kawasaki Vn800 reliability FAQ

Across 2,117 Kawasaki Vn800 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn800 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Vn800 in our data has covered around 26,524 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Vn800

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