KAWASAKI VN 800 B10P CLASSIC
Pass rate over time
The VN 800 B10P CLASSIC's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.4 points since 2008, 90.3% to 87.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VN 800 B10P CLASSIC passes first time 90.5% of the time; by 30k that's 85.3%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a VN 800 B10P CLASSIC
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
25 | 25 | 0.7× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
21 | 21 | 0.4× |
| brakes |
|
17 | 17 | 0.3× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
9 | 9 | 0.4× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
7 | 7 | 0.8× |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 6 | 0.2× |
| drive system |
|
5 | 5 | 0.4× |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 4 | 0.6× |
| tyres |
|
3 | 3 | 0.4× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 3 | 0.2× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VN 800 B10P CLASSIC beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 B10P CLASSIC.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (90.6% pass). Weakest: 2005 (88.4%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
KAWASAKI VN 800 B10P CLASSIC FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI VN 800 B10P CLASSIC reliable?
The KAWASAKI VN 800 B10P CLASSIC is more reliable than average for its class: 88.6% of its 1,029 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1400 of 5426 models.
What does a VN 800 B10P CLASSIC fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 25% of all defects recorded against failed VN 800 B10P CLASSIC tests.
How many miles will a VN 800 B10P CLASSIC last?
The median VN 800 B10P CLASSIC shows 9,868 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 85.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.