MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn900c
12 vehicles · 92 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Kawasaki Vn900c vehicles and 92 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn900c has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,038 miles.
12
Vehicles
92
MOT tests
1,624
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn900c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn900c MOT tests:
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Other36%
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Lamps & electrical22%
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Emissions & nuisance18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Brakes11%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Steering1%
Kawasaki Vn900c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 11 | 82% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 12 | 83% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 8 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Kawasaki Vn900c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn900c MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (11 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 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)
Kawasaki Vn900c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 8,367 |
| 2011 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 12,731 |
| 2010 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 55,091 |
| 2009 | 2 | 17 | 82% | 21,411 |
| 2008 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 28,092 |
| 2007 | 4 | 25 | 96% | 12,064 |
Kawasaki Vn900c reliability FAQ
Across 12 Kawasaki Vn900c vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn900c MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Vn900c in our data has covered around
18,038 miles.
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