Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer: 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 1700 c9fa classic tourer
92%
MOT pass rate · 27 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 20,710 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 27 |
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 1700 c9fa classic tourer
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.