MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zl 400
7 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Zl 400 vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl 400 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,412 miles.
7
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
1,698
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zl 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl 400 MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Steering19%
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Brakes8%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Kawasaki Zl 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Zl 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl 400 MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- cracks in front tyre sidewalls. (2 times)
- handle bars slightly bent. (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zl 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 48,389 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 54,228 |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 30,969 |
| 1997 | 3 | 30 | 83% | 35,719 |
| 1986 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 35,141 |
Kawasaki Zl 400 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Zl 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl 400 MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Zl 400 in our data has covered around
39,412 miles.
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