MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx-4
4 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Zx-4 vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx-4 has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,378 miles.
4
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
997
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx-4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx-4 MOT tests:
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Other118%
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Steering10%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Brakes3%
Kawasaki Zx-4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Zx-4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx-4 MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Pillion grab rail not secured to subframe (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- fairing on exhaust front pipes,melting. (2 times)
- FRONT LH BRAKE DISC IS FITTED WITH INCORRECT DIRECTION OF TRAVEL (1 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx-4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 33,496 |
| 1996 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 46,020 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 33,856 |
| 1990 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 36,143 |
Kawasaki Zx-4 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Zx-4 vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx-4 MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Chain guard missing.
The typical Kawasaki Zx-4 in our data has covered around
37,378 miles.
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