MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer

27 vehicles · 261 completed MOT tests analysed

92%

MOT pass rate

Based on 27 Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer vehicles and 261 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,710 miles.

Vehicles

261

MOT tests

1,167

Avg miles / year

0.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer MOT tests:

Other54%
Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
Brakes13%
Lamps & electrical12%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Steering4%

Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	19	89%
4	24	92%
5	20	90%
6	21	90%
7	17	100%
8	20	95%
9	20	90%
10	21	90%
11	16	94%
12	18	89%
13	16	94%
14	16	94%
15	13	92%
16	11	91%
17	4	75%

Fuel types: Petrol (26), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (5 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) (1 times)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2012	1	11	100%	—
2011	3	38	92%	23,127
2010	8	104	89%	24,059
2009	9	103	93%	18,146

Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer reliability FAQ

Across 27 Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer MOT issues are: 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)).

The typical Kawasaki Vn 1700 c9fa classic tourer in our data has covered around 20,710 miles.

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