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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zephyr 400

3 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Kawasaki Zephyr 400 vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zephyr 400 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,936 miles.

3
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
483
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zephyr 400 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zephyr 400 MOT tests:

  • Other126%
  • Brakes17%
  • Steering13%

Kawasaki Zephyr 400 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
91100%
11333%
15250%
16250%
171100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zephyr 400 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zephyr 400 MOT tests:

  1. Chain guard missing (3 times)
  2. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  3. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
  4. Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g) (3 times)
  5. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
  6. Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  8. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  9. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  10. Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (1 times)
  11. Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  13. Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)
  14. Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) (1 times)
  15. Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zephyr 400 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1997 2 4 50% 24,429
1992 1 13 77% 28,949

Kawasaki Zephyr 400 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Kawasaki Zephyr 400 vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zephyr 400 MOT issues are: Chain guard missing; Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l); Headlamp aim too high (1.6).

The typical Kawasaki Zephyr 400 in our data has covered around 25,936 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zephyr 400

See how the Kawasaki Zephyr 400 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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