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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz400j

3 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Kawasaki Kz400j vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz400j has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,470 miles.

3
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
1,611
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz400j problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz400j MOT tests:

  • Other108%
  • Steering25%
  • Brakes8%

Kawasaki Kz400j pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki Kz400j MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz400j MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
  2. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (5 times)
  3. Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
  5. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  6. Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (3 times)
  7. Oil leak (2 times)
  8. gear linkage worn (2 times)
  9. oil level low (2 times)
  10. Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  12. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  13. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  14. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz400j pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 1 100% 31,572
1981 2 12 83% 41,919

Kawasaki Kz400j reliability FAQ

Across 3 Kawasaki Kz400j vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz400j MOT issues are: Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l).

The typical Kawasaki Kz400j in our data has covered around 38,470 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kz400j

See how the Kawasaki Kz400j stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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