MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn800a
10 vehicles · 110 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Kawasaki Vn800a vehicles and 110 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn800a has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,437 miles.
10
Vehicles
110
MOT tests
1,702
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn800a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn800a MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Brakes3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Identification & plates2%
Kawasaki Vn800a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 11 | 73% |
| 13 | 6 | 100% |
| 14 | 8 | 88% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 5 | 100% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Vn800a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn800a MOT tests:
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (2 times)
Kawasaki Vn800a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 26 | 88% | 22,546 |
| 1998 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 41,668 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 55,905 |
| 1996 | 3 | 22 | 95% | 21,006 |
| 1995 | 2 | 33 | 88% | 35,969 |
Kawasaki Vn800a reliability FAQ
Across 10 Kawasaki Vn800a vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn800a MOT issues are:
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Vn800a in our data has covered around
31,437 miles.
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