MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1400dbf
5 vehicles · 57 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Zx1400dbf vehicles and 57 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1400dbf has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,800 miles.
5
Vehicles
57
MOT tests
1,173
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
10%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1400dbf problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1400dbf MOT tests:
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Other44%
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Brakes28%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Body & structure8%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
Kawasaki Zx1400dbf pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1400dbf MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1400dbf MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- smaller plate than standard (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx1400dbf pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 57 | 91% | 18,800 |
Kawasaki Zx1400dbf reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Zx1400dbf vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1400dbf MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1400dbf in our data has covered around
18,800 miles.
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