MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpz400r
44 vehicles · 183 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 44 Kawasaki Gpz400r vehicles and 183 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz400r has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,354 miles.
44
Vehicles
183
MOT tests
1,300
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpz400r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz400r MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Steering10%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Body & structure1%
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Visibility1%
Kawasaki Gpz400r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 0% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 12 | 83% |
| 10 | 10 | 80% |
| 11 | 16 | 62% |
| 12 | 13 | 54% |
| 13 | 13 | 85% |
| 14 | 17 | 59% |
| 15 | 11 | 55% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 9 | 78% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (44)
Most common Kawasaki Gpz400r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz400r MOT tests:
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (10 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (10 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (5 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
Kawasaki Gpz400r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 13,296 |
| 2005 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 16,122 |
| 1999 | 3 | 21 | 62% | 33,292 |
| 1998 | 6 | 22 | 77% | 30,977 |
| 1997 | 6 | 31 | 65% | 36,401 |
| 1996 | 8 | 27 | 78% | 38,924 |
| 1995 | 7 | 26 | 69% | 31,390 |
| 1994 | 3 | 8 | 88% | 35,059 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 28,090 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34,607 |
| 1987 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 48,397 |
| 1986 | 3 | 8 | 88% | 35,582 |
| 1985 | 2 | 22 | 73% | 37,743 |
Kawasaki Gpz400r reliability FAQ
Across 44 Kawasaki Gpz400r vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz400r MOT issues are:
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Gpz400r in our data has covered around
34,354 miles.
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