MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan
4 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,115 miles.
4
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
1,148
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
14%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
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Brakes36%
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Lamps & electrical36%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Other7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (1 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 9,466 |
| 2009 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 2,794 |
| 2006 | 2 | 14 | 79% | 18,100 |
Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).
The typical Kawasaki Vn900 vulcan in our data has covered around
12,115 miles.
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