MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx400k
6 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki Zx400k vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx400k has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,950 miles.
6
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
966
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx400k problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx400k MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Steering7%
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Body & structure4%
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Brakes4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Visibility2%
Kawasaki Zx400k pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Zx400k MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx400k MOT tests:
- IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHILE RUNNING (3 times)
- exhaust pipes cut down and shortened (LOUD) (2 times)
- fuel cap lock damaged (2 times)
- idle speed high (2 times)
- Nearside Exhaust slightly loose l/h silencer (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx400k pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 223,329 |
| 1997 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 34,011 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 21,995 |
| 1990 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 32,177 |
Kawasaki Zx400k reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki Zx400k vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx400k MOT issues are:
IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHILE RUNNING; exhaust pipes cut down and shortened (LOUD); fuel cap lock damaged.
The typical Kawasaki Zx400k in our data has covered around
62,950 miles.
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