MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vn1700 classic
2 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Vn1700 classic vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vn1700 classic has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,263 miles.
2
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
1,046
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vn1700 classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vn1700 classic MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Brakes20%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Identification & plates7%
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Steering7%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
Kawasaki Vn1700 classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Vn1700 classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vn1700 classic MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps numberplate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (1 times)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (1 times)
- Number plate slightly cracked (lettering still clearly visable) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly knotchy front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- oil filter canister rusty (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vn1700 classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 10,008 |
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 20,518 |
Kawasaki Vn1700 classic reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Vn1700 classic vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vn1700 classic MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Vn1700 classic in our data has covered around
15,263 miles.
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