Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Vn 1600: 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 Vn 1600
85%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Vn 1600 (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Vn 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 17,969 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 4 |
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 Vn 1600
- Rear tyre worn uneven
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up (4.1.2 (a))
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Vn 1600 (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Unknown report Full Kawasaki Vn 1600 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.