Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki V classic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Kawasaki V classic
86%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki V classic (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki V classic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 57,951 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 8 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Kawasaki V classic
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- beam image altered using tape. (by owner of bike)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki V classic (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Unknown report Full Kawasaki V classic report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.