MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn800-a2
13 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Kawasaki Vn800-a2 vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn800-a2 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,590 miles.
13
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
1,131
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn800-a2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn800-a2 MOT tests:
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Other74%
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Seatbelts & equipment16%
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Steering7%
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Brakes4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Kawasaki Vn800-a2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Kawasaki Vn800-a2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn800-a2 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
- Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) (2 times)
- Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain link (6.2.1h) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn800-a2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 21,163 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 34,272 |
| 1997 | 2 | 18 | 83% | 29,463 |
Kawasaki Vn800-a2 reliability FAQ
Across 13 Kawasaki Vn800-a2 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn800-a2 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn800-a2 in our data has covered around
28,590 miles.
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