Fat Encrustation:  
Fat and oils from your foods solidify in the drains until nothing can pass.
Fat Encrustation
Rough Surfaces / Angles:
The benching to the manhole is rough or the angle of the inlet pipes aren't correct then tissue can adhere, then build up, and cause blockages.
radial cracks
Silt:
Sand, cement and tile grout washed down after building works lay in the bottom of the drain restricting flow - causing build up.
Displaced Joints:
If the joints have moved, the step between the sections can hold back solids causing a build up.
root ingress
Radial Cracks / Broken Segments:
Again tissue gets caught and this can hold back solids causing a build up.
Root Ingress:
If the joints are open or the drains have cracked, roots find their way in.
lost rod

Odd Items:

Such as toilet fresheners, kids toys, & false teeth.

Lost Drain Rods:

Speaks for itself.