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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z400-j3

382 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 382 Kawasaki Z400-j3 vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z400-j3 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,163 miles.

382
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
516
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z400-j3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z400-j3 MOT tests:

  • Other157%
  • Brakes43%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Body & structure14%

Kawasaki Z400-j3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
161100%

Fuel types: Petrol (382)

Most common Kawasaki Z400-j3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z400-j3 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  2. REAR SUSPENSION IS STIFF IN OPERATION. (2 times)
  3. Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  5. Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b)) (1 times)
  6. Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
  9. Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  10. Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  11. REAR SUSPENSION IS SLIGHTLY STIFF. (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) (1 times)
  13. Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  14. security of fuel tank (1 times)

Kawasaki Z400-j3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 1 1 100% 3,246
1983 4 5 100% 35,264
1982 6 20 70% 27,466

Kawasaki Z400-j3 reliability FAQ

Across 382 Kawasaki Z400-j3 vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z400-j3 MOT issues are: Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); REAR SUSPENSION IS STIFF IN OPERATION.; Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).

The typical Kawasaki Z400-j3 in our data has covered around 28,163 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z400-j3

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