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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z400 ltd

2 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Z400 ltd vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z400 ltd has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,852 miles.

2
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
307
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z400 ltd problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z400 ltd MOT tests:

  • Other92%
  • Brakes8%
  • Steering6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%

Kawasaki Z400 ltd pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
141100%
161100%
181100%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Z400 ltd MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z400 ltd MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  2. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
  3. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  4. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  6. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  7. Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
  8. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  10. Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (2 times)
  11. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  12. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z400 ltd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1991 1 12 67% 51,071
1981 1 10 80% 46,633

Kawasaki Z400 ltd reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Z400 ltd vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z400 ltd MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Horn not working (1.7.3a); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Kawasaki Z400 ltd in our data has covered around 48,852 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z400 ltd

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