MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx4
26 vehicles · 76 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Kawasaki Zx4 vehicles and 76 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx4 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,763 miles.
26
Vehicles
76
MOT tests
2,660
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx4 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering12%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Visibility1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Zx4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (26)
Most common Kawasaki Zx4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx4 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- slightly spongy front brake (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 42,193 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 62,200 |
| 1999 | 4 | 11 | 100% | 31,884 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 20,584 |
| 1997 | 6 | 10 | 80% | 28,852 |
| 1996 | 5 | 16 | 62% | 32,837 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 15,812 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 40,514 |
| 1989 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 26,614 |
| 1988 | 2 | 12 | 58% | 47,045 |
Kawasaki Zx4 reliability FAQ
Across 26 Kawasaki Zx4 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx4 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Headlamp aim too high (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Zx4 in our data has covered around
33,763 miles.
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