MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Kawasaki : VN1600
Kawasaki VN1600
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2003 | 15 | 93.33% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. |
| 2004 | 19 | 89.47% | Binding brake. |
| 2005 | 72 | 81.94% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2006 | 71 | 88.73% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2007 | 86 | 87.21% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2008 | 60 | 83.33% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
| 2009 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 2010 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2011 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2012 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2013 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2014 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2015 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2016 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 4 | 50% | Binding brake. |
| 2020 | 5 | 80% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
| 2021 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 363
Average Kawasaki VN1600 pass rate: 86.78%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 13% |
| 2 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 3 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a) | Major | 10% |
| 4 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. | 1.1.13(a) | Dangerous | 8% |
| 5 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 8% |
| 6 | Number plate showing an incorrect registration. | 0.1(c) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. | 4.8.2(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Tyre tread depth too low. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 8% |
| 9 | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 6% |
| 10 | Headlamp missing or inoperative. | 4.1.1(a)(ii) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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