MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z400fll
46 vehicles · 204 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 46 Kawasaki Z400fll vehicles and 204 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z400fll has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,242 miles.
46
Vehicles
204
MOT tests
1,270
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z400fll problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z400fll MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering9%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Z400fll pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 10 | 80% |
| 20 | 7 | 86% |
Fuel types: Petrol (46)
Most common Kawasaki Z400fll MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z400fll MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (8 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (5 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (5 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Kawasaki Z400fll pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 23,423 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 45,318 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 62,748 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 | 64% | 47,085 |
| 1988 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 41,460 |
| 1987 | 9 | 36 | 81% | 32,272 |
| 1986 | 10 | 58 | 66% | 31,406 |
| 1985 | 21 | 71 | 75% | 46,642 |
Kawasaki Z400fll reliability FAQ
Across 46 Kawasaki Z400fll 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 Z400fll MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki Z400fll in our data has covered around
40,242 miles.
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