MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx400l
14 vehicles · 95 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Kawasaki Zx400l vehicles and 95 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx400l has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,755 miles.
14
Vehicles
95
MOT tests
1,249
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx400l problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx400l MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Brakes12%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Steering10%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Visibility1%
Kawasaki Zx400l pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 6 | 50% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 10 | 80% |
| 17 | 9 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Kawasaki Zx400l MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx400l MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 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) (3 times)
- rear brake pedal has long travel, inner pad pulling away from brake disc (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- rough feel to clutch operation lever pivot probably needs cleaning and lubricating (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx400l pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 14,914 |
| 1998 | 2 | 15 | 67% | 42,157 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 41,828 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 41,773 |
| 1995 | 2 | 15 | 67% | 132,565 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 44,897 |
| 1992 | 3 | 24 | 92% | 24,696 |
| 1991 | 3 | 20 | 65% | 38,542 |
Kawasaki Zx400l reliability FAQ
Across 14 Kawasaki Zx400l vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx400l MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Zx400l in our data has covered around
48,755 miles.
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