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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx400-l

9 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Kawasaki Zx400-l vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx400-l has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,857 miles.

9
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
2,520
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx400-l problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx400-l MOT tests:

  • Other90%
  • Steering7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Brakes2%

Kawasaki Zx400-l pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
51100%
62100%
72100%
93100%
103100%
11475%
122100%
132100%
14475%
15667%
16757%
17475%
181100%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Kawasaki Zx400-l MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx400-l MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  3. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  6. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  7. ADVISE FRONT MUDGUARD BROKEN (2 times)
  8. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  10. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  11. Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  13. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  14. Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) (1 times)
  15. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx400-l pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2000 2 13 100% 15,244
1997 1 4 75% 12,933
1996 1 4 100% 18,561
1993 1 4 100% 22,185
1992 3 16 56% 38,742
1991 1 3 100% 32,324

Kawasaki Zx400-l reliability FAQ

Across 9 Kawasaki Zx400-l vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx400-l MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b).

The typical Kawasaki Zx400-l in our data has covered around 25,857 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx400-l

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