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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf

204 vehicles · 1,677 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 204 Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf vehicles and 1,677 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,621 miles.

204
Vehicles
1,677
MOT tests
2,233
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf problem areas

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

  • Other37%
  • Brakes32%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Steering2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
24100%
316894%
416194%
516191%
615192%
714592%
813091%
912592%
1013291%
1112792%
1212590%
1310190%
149291%
152993%
161100%

Fuel types: Petrol (198), Other (6)

Most common Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf MOT faults

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

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (49 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (38 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (35 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
  5. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (22 times)
  6. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (20 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (17 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
  9. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (14 times)
  10. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (13 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (12 times)
  12. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (12 times)
  13. Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (12 times)
  14. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
  15. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (10 times)

Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 27 231 91% 26,577
2012 48 482 92% 27,103
2011 89 930 92% 32,139
2010 1 11 100% 55,283

Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf reliability FAQ

Across 204 Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf in our data has covered around 29,621 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zg 1400 cbf

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