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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z400b

9 vehicles · 78 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Kawasaki Z400b vehicles and 78 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z400b has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 116,356 miles.

9
Vehicles
78
MOT tests
1,178
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z400b problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z400b MOT tests:

  • Other133%
  • Brakes25%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Steering8%
  • Identification & plates4%
  • Body & structure4%

Kawasaki Z400b pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Kawasaki Z400b MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z400b MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  2. Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (2 times)
  3. Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  4. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
  5. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
  6. front brake lever has little reserve travel (2 times)
  7. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  8. Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z400b pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1992 1 12 58% 26,541
1982 1 7 86% 6,329
1980 3 37 78% 263,870
1979 1 9 67% 41,340
1978 2 10 90% 32,517
1975 1 3 67% —

Kawasaki Z400b reliability FAQ

Across 9 Kawasaki Z400b vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z400b MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d); Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Z400b in our data has covered around 116,356 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z400b

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