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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:

  • Other89%
  • Steering12%
  • Brakes11%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Visibility1%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Kawasaki Zx4 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
42100%
6475%
74100%
82100%
91070%
10580%
11560%
12250%
132100%
143100%
151100%
16367%
171100%
18367%
19450%

Fuel types: Petrol (26)

Most common Kawasaki Zx4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx4 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  3. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
  8. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  10. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  11. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  12. slightly spongy front brake (2 times)
  13. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  14. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  15. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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