Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Vn800 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 Vn800 classic
90%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Vn800 classic (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 Vn800 classic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 24,445 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 Vn800 classic
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
- lhd headlamp fitted -kick masked out
- Front headlight beam convertor fitted
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Vn800 classic (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Unknown report Full Kawasaki Vn800 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.