MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 400
8 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki Zx 400 vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 400 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,793 miles.
8
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
978
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 400 MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Steering6%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Kawasaki Zx 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 400 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- drive chain split link fitted (2 times)
- slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyres (2 times)
- tyres, crossply front radial rear (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 34,121 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,506 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 12,515 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 11,870 |
| 1992 | 2 | 18 | 72% | 29,585 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 36,599 |
| 1990 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 74,567 |
Kawasaki Zx 400 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki Zx 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 400 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 400 in our data has covered around
29,793 miles.
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