MOT Check for KAWASAKI VN800s

The KAWASAKI VN800 makes up 23,486 of the overall 1,621,816 KAWASAKI MOT test results. Select your VN800 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly  Occurs:14 times
Stop lamp not working aii Occurs:11 times
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:19 times
Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:80 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling  Occurs:13 times
Rear Brake excessively binding f Occurs:14 times
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:13 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Occurs:19 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:28 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:13 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:25 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:583 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:27 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:122 times
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:20 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:12 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:35 times
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:13 times
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:14 times
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:17 times
Horn not working  Occurs:72 times
Drive chain excessively loose ci Occurs:11 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:13 times
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake  Occurs:24 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:583 times
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