MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z400f
87 vehicles · 416 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 87 Kawasaki Z400f vehicles and 416 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z400f has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,701 miles.
87
Vehicles
416
MOT tests
710
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z400f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z400f MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Steering17%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki Z400f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 7 | 57% |
Fuel types: Petrol (86), Diesel (1)
Most common Kawasaki Z400f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z400f MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (13 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (13 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (9 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (9 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (4 times)
Kawasaki Z400f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 5,591 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 30,288 |
| 1999 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 27,496 |
| 1998 | 4 | 6 | 100% | 41,116 |
| 1996 | 3 | 35 | 83% | 43,456 |
| 1995 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 18,139 |
| 1992 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 34,320 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 35,561 |
| 1989 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 36,301 |
| 1987 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 27,357 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24,404 |
| 1985 | 16 | 44 | 73% | 26,819 |
| 1984 | 16 | 119 | 81% | 33,368 |
| 1983 | 13 | 47 | 72% | 37,733 |
| 1980 | 8 | 46 | 80% | 33,515 |
| 1979 | 7 | 46 | 87% | 29,738 |
| 1978 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 17,062 |
| 1977 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 37,370 |
| 1976 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 20,779 |
Kawasaki Z400f reliability FAQ
Across 87 Kawasaki Z400f vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z400f MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Z400f in our data has covered around
31,701 miles.
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