MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z400t
5 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Z400t vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z400t has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,701 miles.
5
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
192
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z400t problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z400t MOT tests:
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Steering60%
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Other20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Lamps & electrical20%
Kawasaki Z400t pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Z400t MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z400t MOT tests:
- Centre Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Centre Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z400t pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 29,068 |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 45,291 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 30,080 |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 1 |
Kawasaki Z400t reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Z400t vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z400t MOT issues are:
Centre Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b); Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Centre Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1).
The typical Kawasaki Z400t in our data has covered around
26,701 miles.
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