MOT reliability
Kawasaki 400
48 vehicles · 331 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 48 Kawasaki 400 vehicles and 331 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 400 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,092 miles.
48
Vehicles
331
MOT tests
816
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 400 MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Steering12%
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Brakes11%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 11 | 73% |
| 7 | 11 | 64% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 12 | 75% |
| 10 | 14 | 79% |
| 11 | 16 | 88% |
| 12 | 14 | 71% |
| 13 | 15 | 87% |
| 14 | 11 | 73% |
| 15 | 12 | 83% |
| 16 | 8 | 88% |
| 17 | 8 | 88% |
| 18 | 13 | 77% |
| 19 | 10 | 80% |
| 20 | 13 | 69% |
Fuel types: Petrol (48)
Most common Kawasaki 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 400 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (11 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
Kawasaki 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 6,542 |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 17,708 |
| 2003 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 16,139 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 30,250 |
| 2001 | 3 | 22 | 91% | 39,827 |
| 2000 | 5 | 43 | 74% | 25,302 |
| 1999 | 2 | 21 | 67% | 30,938 |
| 1998 | 1 | 20 | 90% | 27,091 |
| 1997 | 4 | 30 | 67% | 44,328 |
| 1996 | 3 | 23 | 78% | 35,348 |
| 1995 | 4 | 29 | 79% | 23,690 |
| 1994 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 34,869 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 35,154 |
| 1988 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 62,028 |
| 1987 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 28,822 |
| 1986 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 10,006 |
| 1981 | 3 | 27 | 89% | 32,980 |
| 1979 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 16,758 |
| 1978 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 569 |
| 1976 | 3 | 13 | 92% | 24,241 |
| 1975 | 5 | 25 | 96% | 28,022 |
Kawasaki 400 reliability FAQ
Across 48 Kawasaki 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 400 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki 400 in our data has covered around
28,092 miles.
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