MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn 1700
5 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Vn 1700 vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 1700 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,948 miles.
5
Vehicles
46
MOT tests
850
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn 1700 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 1700 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension54%
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Other23%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Identification & plates8%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
Kawasaki Vn 1700 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Vn 1700 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 1700 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre slightly perished (1 times)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
- Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn 1700 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 19,217 |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 24,071 |
| 2009 | 3 | 22 | 91% | 23,817 |
Kawasaki Vn 1700 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Vn 1700 vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 1700 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn 1700 in our data has covered around
22,948 miles.
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