Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI VN 800-A3
800cc
Petrol
Class 2
77.8%
first-time pass rate
18.5%
failed outright
15,851
median miles at test
54
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a VN 800-A3
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
9 | 40.9 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 31.8 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 4.5 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the VN 800-A3 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
KAWASAKI
ZX-6R
78.1% pass · 174k tests
SUZUKI
GSF600
77.3% pass · 143k tests
YAMAHA
FZS600
82.6% pass · 137k tests
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
85.6% pass · 133k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the VN 800-A3.