26 Model Years Analyzed
Kawasaki Vn1500
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1987-2020), based on 408 DVSA recorded tests.
90.2%
Average Pass Rate
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Model Years
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Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
2001 Kawasaki Vn1500 MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
1 tests
2 tests
3 tests
4 tests
2 tests
1 tests
4 tests
17 tests
41 tests
48 tests
55 tests
66 tests
33 tests
29 tests
15 tests
21 tests
16 tests
11 tests
8 tests
14 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
5 tests
5 tests
3 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- 2Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
- 3Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play
- 4A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- 5Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki Vn1500?
The Kawasaki Vn1500 has an average 90.2% MOT pass rate across model years 1987 to 2020, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Vn1500?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Kawasaki Vn1500 across all years are: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Kawasaki Vn1500 year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Kawasaki Vn1500 model years.