MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx14
16 vehicles · 159 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Kawasaki Zx14 vehicles and 159 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx14 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,432 miles.
16
Vehicles
159
MOT tests
1,390
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx14 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx14 MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Emissions & nuisance20%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Brakes14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Body & structure7%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Steering4%
Kawasaki Zx14 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 10 | 100% |
| 4 | 11 | 82% |
| 5 | 10 | 100% |
| 6 | 11 | 100% |
| 7 | 12 | 83% |
| 8 | 10 | 100% |
| 9 | 11 | 91% |
| 10 | 14 | 79% |
| 11 | 14 | 71% |
| 12 | 7 | 100% |
| 13 | 10 | 80% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 9 | 89% |
| 16 | 8 | 100% |
| 17 | 9 | 78% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Kawasaki Zx14 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx14 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (10 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy After market exhaust fitted but kite marked, not too loud (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy Exhaust modified but not excessively loud (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Rear silencer mount bolt loose (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy After market exhaust fitted, not too loud and stamped road legal (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp not working Front brake stop lamp switch, faulty plug (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx14 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 19,216 |
| 2010 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 41,689 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 15,706 |
| 2008 | 5 | 56 | 91% | 21,023 |
| 2007 | 4 | 53 | 85% | 18,006 |
| 2006 | 4 | 24 | 88% | 14,290 |
Kawasaki Zx14 reliability FAQ
Across 16 Kawasaki Zx14 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx14 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx14 in our data has covered around
19,432 miles.
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