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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Vn 1700 ddf classic tourer

2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Vn 1700 ddf classic tourer vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 1700 ddf classic tourer has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,772 miles.

2
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
1,220
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
13%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Vn 1700 ddf classic tourer problem areas

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

  • Other40%
  • Seatbelts & equipment33%
  • Steering13%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Brakes7%

Kawasaki Vn 1700 ddf classic tourer pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
4475%
53100%
62100%
72100%
82100%
92100%
10367%
112100%
12250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Vn 1700 ddf classic tourer MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
  2. Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (2 times)
  3. Central Lower oil leak on underside of vehicle (2 times)
  4. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy. (1 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  7. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear flag poll insecure and at risk of falling off (1 times)
  10. Offside Front throttle cable securing plate detached, securing bolt missing cables liable to dislocate causing loss of control (1 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vn 1700 ddf classic tourer pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 2 24 88% 13,772

Kawasaki Vn 1700 ddf classic tourer reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Vn 1700 ddf classic tourer vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 1700 ddf classic tourer MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Horn not working (7.7 (a)); Central Lower oil leak on underside of vehicle.

The typical Kawasaki Vn 1700 ddf classic tourer in our data has covered around 13,772 miles.

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