MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 400-c2
269 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 269 Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,095 miles.
269
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
1,160
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Steering14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Brakes4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (269)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Nail in front tyre (2 times)
- headlamp permanently removed must only be used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility (2 times)
- Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (2 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- number plate may not meet leagle requirments (2 times)
- Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 20,553 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 28,284 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 41,633 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 23,478 |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 40,657 |
| 1987 | 3 | 18 | 83% | 61,528 |
| 1986 | 3 | 9 | 56% | 25,785 |
| 1985 | 3 | 4 | 75% | 34,264 |
Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 reliability FAQ
Across 269 Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 400-c2 in our data has covered around
37,095 miles.
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