MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx400d
4 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Zx400d vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx400d has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,013 miles.
4
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
702
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx400d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx400d MOT tests:
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Other108%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Kawasaki Zx400d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Zx400d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx400d MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx400d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 51,480 |
| 1989 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 36,490 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 4,383 |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 35,701 |
Kawasaki Zx400d reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Zx400d vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx400d MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Zx400d in our data has covered around
32,013 miles.
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