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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:

  • Other80%
  • Lamps & electrical17%
  • Emissions & nuisance14%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Steering3%
  • Identification & plates3%

Kawasaki Vn800-b1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
82100%
94100%
106100%
114100%
12475%
133100%
14475%
152100%
161100%
17667%
18580%
193100%
20475%

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:

  1. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
  2. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
  3. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  5. Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  6. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  8. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Chain guard missing (2 times)
  10. oil leak from sump (2 times)
  11. Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
  12. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
  13. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  14. Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  15. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn800-b1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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