MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn900 custom
16 vehicles · 140 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Kawasaki Vn900 custom vehicles and 140 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn900 custom has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,579 miles.
16
Vehicles
140
MOT tests
1,728
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn900 custom problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn900 custom MOT tests:
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Brakes24%
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Other22%
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Lamps & electrical21%
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Emissions & nuisance17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Identification & plates5%
Kawasaki Vn900 custom pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 16 | 94% |
| 4 | 11 | 82% |
| 5 | 9 | 100% |
| 6 | 10 | 100% |
| 7 | 12 | 83% |
| 8 | 12 | 83% |
| 9 | 15 | 80% |
| 10 | 10 | 100% |
| 11 | 11 | 82% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Kawasaki Vn900 custom MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn900 custom MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
Kawasaki Vn900 custom pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 8,527 |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 7,446 |
| 2012 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 42,780 |
| 2011 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 14,699 |
| 2010 | 6 | 51 | 88% | 19,012 |
| 2009 | 2 | 28 | 82% | 45,673 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 18,181 |
| 2007 | 3 | 25 | 88% | 16,075 |
Kawasaki Vn900 custom reliability FAQ
Across 16 Kawasaki Vn900 custom 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 Vn900 custom MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Vn900 custom in our data has covered around
21,579 miles.
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