MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr400
23 vehicles · 183 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Kawasaki Zr400 vehicles and 183 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr400 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,961 miles.
23
Vehicles
183
MOT tests
1,356
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr400 MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Steering15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki Zr400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 15 | 73% |
| 11 | 13 | 77% |
| 12 | 12 | 92% |
| 13 | 9 | 100% |
| 14 | 9 | 89% |
| 15 | 7 | 100% |
| 16 | 9 | 89% |
| 17 | 12 | 67% |
| 18 | 10 | 90% |
| 19 | 10 | 70% |
| 20 | 9 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (22), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zr400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr400 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Chain guard missing (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- N/S/F indicator lens damaged (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zr400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 55,176 |
| 2003 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 40,972 |
| 2002 | 3 | 16 | 75% | 36,423 |
| 2001 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 31,118 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 22,460 |
| 1998 | 2 | 28 | 82% | 47,271 |
| 1997 | 6 | 38 | 84% | 98,100 |
| 1996 | 3 | 25 | 84% | 19,804 |
| 1995 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 23,522 |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 50,438 |
| 1985 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 20,282 |
Kawasaki Zr400 reliability FAQ
Across 23 Kawasaki Zr400 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr400 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zr400 in our data has covered around
48,961 miles.
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