MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpz400s
8 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki Gpz400s vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz400s has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,017 miles.
8
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
781
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpz400s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz400s MOT tests:
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Other63%
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Brakes12%
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Steering9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki Gpz400s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki Gpz400s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz400s MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Kawasaki Gpz400s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 26 | 81% | 25,600 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 44,333 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 31,043 |
| 1988 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 25,304 |
| 1987 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 34,981 |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 43,679 |
Kawasaki Gpz400s reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki Gpz400s vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz400s MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Kawasaki Gpz400s in our data has covered around
32,017 miles.
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