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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zg1400a8f

7 vehicles · 91 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Kawasaki Zg1400a8f vehicles and 91 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg1400a8f has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,755 miles.

7
Vehicles
91
MOT tests
1,996
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zg1400a8f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zg1400a8f MOT tests:

  • Other76%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Brakes4%

Kawasaki Zg1400a8f pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
36100%
4888%
58100%
6888%
7978%
86100%
9771%
10786%
11580%
12580%
133100%
144100%
15683%
162100%
175100%
182100%

Fuel types: Petrol (7)

Most common Kawasaki Zg1400a8f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zg1400a8f MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  8. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  9. Rear tyre squaring off (2 times)
  10. Rear tyre going out of shape (2 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  12. Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Rear valve cap missing (1 times)
  15. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zg1400a8f pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 11 91% 27,758
2008 4 60 88% 44,213
2007 2 20 90% 22,836

Kawasaki Zg1400a8f reliability FAQ

Across 7 Kawasaki Zg1400a8f vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg1400a8f MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zg1400a8f in our data has covered around 35,755 miles.

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