MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zl400a
9 vehicles · 52 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Kawasaki Zl400a vehicles and 52 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl400a has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,876 miles.
9
Vehicles
52
MOT tests
515
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zl400a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl400a MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Brakes11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Kawasaki Zl400a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 33% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Kawasaki Zl400a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl400a MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- check tyre pressures!!! (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Coolant leak (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear tyre perished (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- An item not tested (Manual) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
- Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zl400a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 23,218 |
| 1998 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 40,762 |
| 1997 | 3 | 11 | 55% | 40,980 |
| 1990 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 22,364 |
| 1989 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 59,777 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 31,413 |
Kawasaki Zl400a reliability FAQ
Across 9 Kawasaki Zl400a vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl400a MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c); check tyre pressures!!!.
The typical Kawasaki Zl400a in our data has covered around
36,876 miles.
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