MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf reliable?

Across 214 Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

214 vehicles · 1,844 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 214 Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf vehicles and 1,844 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,613 miles.

214

Vehicles

1,844

MOT tests

2,863

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf problem areas

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

Other49%
Brakes29%
Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
Lamps & electrical9%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Steering2%
Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	50%
3	183	91%
4	174	94%
5	158	95%
6	158	90%
7	160	91%
8	149	91%
9	136	90%
10	112	88%
11	112	94%
12	122	90%
13	114	92%
14	108	87%
15	99	91%
16	48	94%

Fuel types: Petrol (211), Other (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf MOT faults

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (48 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (42 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (39 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (35 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (20 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (17 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (16 times)
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (16 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (15 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (15 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (14 times)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (13 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (12 times)

Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2012	1	16	56%	72,379
2011	22	240	91%	31,856
2010	154	1,579	92%	34,784

Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf reliability FAQ

Across 214 Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf 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 Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).

The typical Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf in our data has covered around 34,613 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zg 1400 caf

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	50%
3	183	91%
4	174	94%
5	158	95%
6	158	90%
7	160	91%
8	149	91%
9	136	90%
10	112	88%
11	112	94%
12	122	90%
13	114	92%
14	108	87%
15	99	91%
16	48	94%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	50%
3	183	91%
4	174	94%
5	158	95%
6	158	90%
7	160	91%
8	149	91%
9	136	90%
10	112	88%
11	112	94%
12	122	90%
13	114	92%
14	108	87%
15	99	91%
16	48	94%