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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f

9 vehicles · 108 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f vehicles and 108 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,905 miles.

9
Vehicles
108
MOT tests
4,036
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f MOT tests:

  • Other62%
  • Brakes22%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Steering3%
  • Lamps & electrical3%

Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3888%
41173%
58100%
6989%
7862%
85100%
97100%
106100%
11786%
126100%
134100%
145100%
155100%
166100%
17580%
18771%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f MOT tests:

  1. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  6. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  10. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  12. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 6 73 86% 42,487
2007 3 35 94% 52,743

Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f reliability FAQ

Across 9 Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f MOT issues are: Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).

The typical Kawasaki Zg1400 a8f in our data has covered around 45,905 miles.

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