Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Vm1500: 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 Vm1500
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Vm1500 (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Vm1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 18,994 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 1 |
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 Vm1500
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Vm1500 (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Unknown report Full Kawasaki Vm1500 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.