MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx400-l1
361 vehicles · 131 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 361 Kawasaki Zx400-l1 vehicles and 131 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx400-l1 has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,603 miles.
361
Vehicles
131
MOT tests
1,309
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx400-l1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx400-l1 MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Steering12%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Kawasaki Zx400-l1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 10 | 80% |
| 15 | 27 | 74% |
| 16 | 31 | 65% |
| 17 | 15 | 73% |
| 18 | 11 | 64% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (359), Other (2)
Most common Kawasaki Zx400-l1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx400-l1 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (3 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx400-l1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 11 | 64% | 19,583 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 31,150 |
| 1992 | 6 | 18 | 67% | 32,948 |
| 1991 | 29 | 87 | 74% | 30,968 |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 23,261 |
Kawasaki Zx400-l1 reliability FAQ
Across 361 Kawasaki Zx400-l1 vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx400-l1 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Kawasaki Zx400-l1 in our data has covered around
30,603 miles.
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