MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn800-b1
22 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Kawasaki Vn800-b1 vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn800-b1 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,627 miles.
22
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
1,686
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn800-b1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn800-b1 MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Emissions & nuisance14%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Body & structure6%
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Steering3%
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Identification & plates3%
Kawasaki Vn800-b1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (22)
Most common Kawasaki Vn800-b1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn800-b1 MOT tests:
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- oil leak from sump (2 times)
- Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn800-b1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 24,327 |
| 1998 | 2 | 21 | 81% | 23,207 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 8,499 |
| 1996 | 7 | 41 | 85% | 17,952 |
Kawasaki Vn800-b1 reliability FAQ
Across 22 Kawasaki Vn800-b1 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn800-b1 MOT issues are:
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Vn800-b1 in our data has covered around
18,627 miles.
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