MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr 400-b1
232 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 232 Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,587 miles.
232
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
1,561
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Steering12%
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Brakes5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (232)
Most common Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Offside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 19,328 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 28,214 |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 20,463 |
| 1989 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 40,652 |
| 1986 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 34,107 |
| 1985 | 3 | 6 | 50% | 48,668 |
| 1984 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 43,555 |
Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 reliability FAQ
Across 232 Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)); Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l).
The typical Kawasaki Zr 400-b1 in our data has covered around
37,587 miles.
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