MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 400-l8
21 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,352 miles.
21
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
850
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 MOT tests:
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Other69%
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Brakes14%
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Body & structure12%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- non-std headlamp bulbs fitted, advise renew with kawasaki approved bulbs (2 times)
- Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii)) (2 times)
- gear lever pivot worn (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 20,986 |
| 1999 | 2 | 23 | 87% | 23,133 |
| 1998 | 4 | 21 | 71% | 11,435 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 25,822 |
Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 reliability FAQ
Across 21 Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 400-l8 in our data has covered around
17,352 miles.
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