MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vulcan 400
2 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Vulcan 400 vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vulcan 400 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,653 miles.
2
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
3,338
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
25%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vulcan 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vulcan 400 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Other25%
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Steering12%
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Body & structure12%
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Brakes12%
Kawasaki Vulcan 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Vulcan 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vulcan 400 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vulcan 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 34,877 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 50,430 |
Kawasaki Vulcan 400 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Vulcan 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vulcan 400 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)).
The typical Kawasaki Vulcan 400 in our data has covered around
42,653 miles.
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