MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f reliable?

Across 370 Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

370 vehicles · 3,574 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 370 Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f vehicles and 3,574 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,926 miles.

370

Vehicles

3,574

MOT tests

2,389

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f MOT tests:

Other56%
Brakes24%
Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
Lamps & electrical6%
Steering5%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Emissions & nuisance2%
Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	4	100%
3	284	91%
4	283	94%
5	272	92%
6	267	94%
7	263	92%
8	262	90%
9	245	90%
10	241	89%
11	206	89%
12	201	88%
13	193	90%
14	193	91%
15	190	88%
16	172	88%
17	159	90%
18	97	92%
19	20	90%

Fuel types: Petrol (368), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (90 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (76 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (68 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (67 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (61 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (51 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (46 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (40 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (39 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (34 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (31 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (27 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (26 times)
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (25 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (24 times)

Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	2	22	86%	25,343
2010	2	13	100%	30,875
2009	39	493	91%	35,221
2008	153	1,797	91%	34,118
2007	104	1,227	90%	42,369

Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f reliability FAQ

Across 370 Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f in our data has covered around 36,926 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zg 1400 a8f

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