Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 88 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 17.0%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 MOT Reliability Overview
The Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 88 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 2 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.0% and a failure rate of 17.0%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 presents for MOT with approximately 23,551 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 1998 models achieve the highest pass rate at 94.3%, while 1997 models have the lowest at 81.0%. This 13.3 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 is Brakes, affecting 10.2% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 4.5%. Motorcycle brakes rounds out the top three at 4.5%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 10.2% | 9 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Brakes | 4.5% | 4 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 4.5% | 4 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 3.4% | 3 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 3.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 3.4% | 3 |
| 7 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 2.3% | 2 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 2.3% | 2 |
| 9 | Motorcycle Tyres | 2.3% | 2 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 2.3% | 2 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Suspension | 1.1% | 1 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 1.1% | 1 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 1.1% | 1 |
| 14 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 1.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 23,551 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4.34 | 10.2% | 9 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 1.93 | 4.5% | 4 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 1.93 | 4.5% | 4 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 1.45 | 3.4% | 3 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 1.45 | 3.4% | 3 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 1.45 | 3.4% | 3 |
| Body & Structure | 0.97 | 2.3% | 2 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.97 | 2.3% | 2 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 0.97 | 2.3% | 2 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 0.97 | 2.3% | 2 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.48 | 1.1% | 1 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 0.48 | 1.1% | 1 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 0.48 | 1.1% | 1 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.48 | 1.1% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 has 23,551 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 7.22% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 MOT Data
The Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 88 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 2 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.0% and a failure rate of 17.0%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Vn 1500-d2 is likely to perform.
Brakes — 10.2% of failures
Brakes issues account for 10.2% of MOT failures on the Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 4.5% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 4.5% of MOT failures on the Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Motorcycle brakes — 4.5% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 4.5% of MOT failures on the Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2?
Based on 88 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 has an overall pass rate of 83.0% (17.0% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2?
The top 3 reasons a Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (10.2%), 2. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (4.5%), 3. Motorcycle brakes (4.5%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2 reliable?
With a 17.0% MOT failure rate, the Vn 1500-d2 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Kawasaki Vn 1500-d2?
Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (10.2%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (4.5%); Motorcycle brakes (4.5%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.