MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn800 classic
4 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Vn800 classic vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn800 classic has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,445 miles.
4
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
874
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn800 classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn800 classic MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Lamps & electrical33%
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Steering17%
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Brakes17%
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Seatbelts & equipment17%
Kawasaki Vn800 classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Vn800 classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn800 classic MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- lhd headlamp fitted -kick masked out (1 times)
- Front headlight beam convertor fitted (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn800 classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 34,415 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 21,995 |
| 1996 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 13,424 |
Kawasaki Vn800 classic reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Vn800 classic vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn800 classic MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1); Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Vn800 classic in our data has covered around
24,445 miles.
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