MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic
3 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,598 miles.
3
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
1,192
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic MOT tests:
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Other27%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Seatbelts & equipment17%
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Brakes17%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Identification & plates3%
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Body & structure3%
Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (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) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 51 | 88% | 27,598 |
Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Vn900 b8f classic in our data has covered around
27,598 miles.
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