MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zg 1400
8 vehicles · 90 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki Zg 1400 vehicles and 90 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg 1400 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,320 miles.
8
Vehicles
90
MOT tests
2,027
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zg 1400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zg 1400 MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Brakes32%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Steering9%
Kawasaki Zg 1400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 88% |
| 5 | 7 | 100% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 7 | 100% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki Zg 1400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zg 1400 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- fuel cap lock STICKY OILED UP MONITOR (1 times)
- Number plate light not illumonating (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights (1 times)
- front tyre on legal limit, 1.0mm, recommend replacing. (1 times)
- slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes. (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zg 1400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 24 | 96% | 32,516 |
| 2010 | 3 | 35 | 91% | 43,243 |
| 2009 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 33,800 |
| 2008 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 12,560 |
| 2007 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 33,438 |
Kawasaki Zg 1400 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki Zg 1400 vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg 1400 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zg 1400 in our data has covered around
34,320 miles.
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