MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz 400
8 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki Kz 400 vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz 400 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,081 miles.
8
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
459
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz 400 MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Steering40%
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Brakes5%
Kawasaki Kz 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki Kz 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz 400 MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- front brake slightly binding (1 times)
- Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) (1 times)
- Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (1 times)
Kawasaki Kz 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 2,832 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 3,364 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 21,947 |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 33,982 |
| 1980 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 22,228 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9 |
| 1975 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 38,060 |
Kawasaki Kz 400 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki Kz 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz 400 MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8).
The typical Kawasaki Kz 400 in our data has covered around
18,081 miles.
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