MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f reliable?

Across 204 Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

204 vehicles · 1,998 completed MOT tests analysed

90%

MOT pass rate

Based on 204 Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f vehicles and 1,998 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,445 miles.

204

Vehicles

1,998

MOT tests

2,625

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f MOT tests:

Other51%
Brakes29%
Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
Lamps & electrical8%
Steering5%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Body & structure2%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	4	100%
3	170	86%
4	162	90%
5	142	94%
6	156	90%
7	156	92%
8	154	91%
9	144	91%
10	131	89%
11	109	91%
12	131	89%
13	135	90%
14	114	89%
15	117	89%
16	97	85%
17	49	86%

Fuel types: Petrol (202), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (47 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (46 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (39 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (36 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (29 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (25 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (24 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (23 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (23 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (23 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (20 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (19 times)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (15 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (14 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (13 times)

Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	9	97	85%	26,832
2010	30	353	90%	32,091
2009	126	1,521	90%	39,555

Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f reliability FAQ

Across 204 Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f in our data has covered around 37,445 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f

See how the Kawasaki Zg 1400 a9f stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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