MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx400n
3 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Zx400n vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx400n has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,350 miles.
3
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
3,017
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx400n problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx400n MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering5%
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Brakes2%
Kawasaki Zx400n pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 33% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Zx400n MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx400n MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Bottom linkage (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- exhaust silencer slight fouling of the swingarm (1 times)
- Centre Rear Inner Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) (1 times)
- Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx400n pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 18,410 |
| 1989 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 51,231 |
Kawasaki Zx400n reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Zx400n vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx400n MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Kawasaki Zx400n in our data has covered around
29,350 miles.
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