MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic
7 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,533 miles.
7
Vehicles
53
MOT tests
844
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic MOT tests:
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Emissions & nuisance27%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Other23%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Brakes8%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 7 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Registration plate cracked (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Wheel hub worn, but not excessively Cush Drive (5.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 27 | 85% | 14,373 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 1,495 |
| 2011 | 2 | 21 | 95% | 15,292 |
Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Vn 1700 faf classic in our data has covered around
12,533 miles.
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