Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9f classic tourer vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9f classic tourer
90%
MOT pass rate · 50 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9f classic tourer is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9f classic tourer | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 10% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 6% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 24,965 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 50 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9f classic tourer
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Kawasaki Zx-6r
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9f classic tourer is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9f classic tourer report Full Kawasaki Zx-6r 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.