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Kawasaki Vn1700 classic vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kawasaki Vn1700 classic
85%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Vn1700 classic (85%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Vn1700 classic Kawasaki Zzr600
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 82%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 7% 1% ✓
Average mileage 15,263 mi 37,252 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 6,491

Most common faults

Kawasaki Vn1700 classic

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  4. Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps numberplate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Kawasaki Zzr600

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Vn1700 classic (85%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Vn1700 classic report Full Kawasaki Zzr600 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.