MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpz 400
13 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Kawasaki Gpz 400 vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz 400 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,686 miles.
13
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
1,271
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpz 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz 400 MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Steering17%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Gpz 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 8 | 62% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Kawasaki Gpz 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz 400 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b) (2 times)
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Offside Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (1 times)
- no front side light (import model) (1 times)
Kawasaki Gpz 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 5 | 80% | 39,840 |
| 1997 | 3 | 18 | 83% | 31,073 |
| 1996 | 3 | 16 | 81% | 57,405 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 27,764 |
| 1992 | 3 | 5 | 80% | 43,068 |
Kawasaki Gpz 400 reliability FAQ
Across 13 Kawasaki Gpz 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz 400 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Gpz 400 in our data has covered around
41,686 miles.
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