MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr 400
6 vehicles · 52 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki Zr 400 vehicles and 52 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 400 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,455 miles.
6
Vehicles
52
MOT tests
1,252
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 400 MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Brakes20%
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Steering18%
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Body & structure5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
Kawasaki Zr 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 6 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Zr 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 400 MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a) (2 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zr 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 38,891 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 25,113 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 | 64% | 52,313 |
| 1995 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 25,610 |
| 1989 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 10,351 |
Kawasaki Zr 400 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki Zr 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 400 MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e); Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).
The typical Kawasaki Zr 400 in our data has covered around
30,455 miles.
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