MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kh400
208 vehicles · 1,014 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 208 Kawasaki Kh400 vehicles and 1,014 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kh400 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,835 miles.
208
Vehicles
1,014
MOT tests
259
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kh400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kh400 MOT tests:
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Other101%
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Steering16%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Body & structure0%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension0%
Kawasaki Kh400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 80% |
| 2 | 19 | 84% |
| 3 | 17 | 94% |
| 4 | 17 | 88% |
| 5 | 11 | 91% |
| 6 | 11 | 82% |
| 7 | 11 | 91% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 7 | 71% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (208)
Most common Kawasaki Kh400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kh400 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (19 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (12 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (12 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (10 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (10 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (9 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (8 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (8 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (8 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (7 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (6 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (6 times)
Kawasaki Kh400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 5 | 100% | 15,189 |
| 2017 | 3 | 6 | 100% | 8,950 |
| 2016 | 5 | 11 | 100% | 11,641 |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 13,267 |
| 2014 | 4 | 10 | 90% | 12,059 |
| 2013 | 6 | 23 | 91% | 11,398 |
| 2012 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 14,990 |
| 2011 | 3 | 26 | 73% | 25,578 |
| 2010 | 2 | 17 | 88% | 11,391 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 9,108 |
| 2008 | 4 | 15 | 93% | 14,314 |
| 2002 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 16,373 |
| 2000 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 11,734 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 16,745 |
| 1997 | 3 | 19 | 74% | 11,910 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 18,876 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 2,616 |
| 1992 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 24,031 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,135 |
| 1980 | 17 | 85 | 93% | 16,220 |
| 1979 | 28 | 119 | 90% | 16,871 |
| 1978 | 34 | 156 | 89% | 18,704 |
| 1977 | 29 | 175 | 88% | 17,032 |
| 1976 | 37 | 209 | 90% | 17,827 |
| 1975 | 14 | 56 | 89% | 21,480 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,230 |
| 1973 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 9,617 |
| 1971 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 21,259 |
Kawasaki Kh400 reliability FAQ
Across 208 Kawasaki Kh400 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kh400 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki Kh400 in our data has covered around
16,835 miles.
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