MOT Check for KAWASAKI VN800s

The KAWASAKI VN800 makes up 21,610 of the overall 1,452,461 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:
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:29 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:11 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:13 times
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:29 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition a Occurs:15 times
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly  Occurs:14 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:18 times
Horn not working  Occurs:72 times
Horn not working  Occurs:72 times
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:17 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:12 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:43 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:11 times
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:20 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:83 times
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:139 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition a Occurs:15 times
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:11 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:20 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:16 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:28 times
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:20 times
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:16 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:142 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Occurs:21 times
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