MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn800 drifter
8 vehicles · 71 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki Vn800 drifter vehicles and 71 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn800 drifter has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,625 miles.
8
Vehicles
71
MOT tests
381
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn800 drifter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn800 drifter MOT tests:
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Other98%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Visibility2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Vn800 drifter pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Vn800 drifter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn800 drifter MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a) (1 times)
- Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b) (1 times)
- headlight masked (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn800 drifter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,010 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 20,182 |
| 2001 | 3 | 45 | 82% | 35,800 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 93,117 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 14,975 |
Kawasaki Vn800 drifter reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki Vn800 drifter vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn800 drifter MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Vn800 drifter in our data has covered around
34,625 miles.
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