MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx400g
12 vehicles · 47 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Kawasaki Zx400g vehicles and 47 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx400g has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,156 miles.
12
Vehicles
47
MOT tests
752
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx400g problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx400g MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Body & structure7%
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Steering7%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Kawasaki Zx400g pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 5 | 60% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Kawasaki Zx400g MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx400g MOT tests:
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- tyres crossply front radial rear (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx400g pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 39,053 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 15,755 |
| 1996 | 6 | 21 | 81% | 32,561 |
| 1988 | 4 | 21 | 67% | 36,925 |
Kawasaki Zx400g reliability FAQ
Across 12 Kawasaki Zx400g vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx400g MOT issues are:
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Zx400g in our data has covered around
33,156 miles.
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