MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx14r
5 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Zx14r vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx14r has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,643 miles.
5
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
1,637
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx14r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx14r MOT tests:
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Brakes41%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Emissions & nuisance18%
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Other18%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Body & structure6%
Kawasaki Zx14r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Zx14r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx14r MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx14r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 9,972 |
| 2012 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 11,694 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 8,575 |
| 2006 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 46,284 |
Kawasaki Zx14r reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Zx14r vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx14r MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx14r in our data has covered around
17,643 miles.
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