MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr400-a1
215 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 215 Kawasaki Zr400-a1 vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr400-a1 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 75,476 miles.
215
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
1,032
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr400-a1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr400-a1 MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Steering10%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Body & structure3%
Kawasaki Zr400-a1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (213), Diesel (2)
Most common Kawasaki Zr400-a1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr400-a1 MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Centre Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zr400-a1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 37,438 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 9,572 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 19,657 |
| 1984 | 3 | 22 | 82% | 203,437 |
| 1983 | 4 | 8 | 88% | 19,447 |
Kawasaki Zr400-a1 reliability FAQ
Across 215 Kawasaki Zr400-a1 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr400-a1 MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Kawasaki Zr400-a1 in our data has covered around
75,476 miles.
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