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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn900b8f

5 vehicles · 78 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Kawasaki Vn900b8f vehicles and 78 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn900b8f has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,252 miles.

5
Vehicles
78
MOT tests
1,981
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn900b8f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn900b8f MOT tests:

  • Other61%
  • Emissions & nuisance15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Brakes7%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Identification & plates3%

Kawasaki Vn900b8f pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3862%
4683%
5580%
6683%
7683%
85100%
95100%
10862%
11771%
12580%
133100%
143100%
154100%
164100%
173100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Kawasaki Vn900b8f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn900b8f MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (11 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
  3. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  6. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  8. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  9. Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (2 times)
  10. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  14. number plate light inop (2 times)
  15. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Vn900b8f pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 5 78 83% 37,252

Kawasaki Vn900b8f reliability FAQ

Across 5 Kawasaki Vn900b8f vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn900b8f MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Kawasaki Vn900b8f in our data has covered around 37,252 miles.

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