MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx400r
7 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Zx400r vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx400r has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,951 miles.
7
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
975
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx400r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx400r MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Steering20%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Kawasaki Zx400r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 6 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Zx400r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx400r MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- engine speed on tickover high (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx400r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 34,116 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 20,230 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 35,947 |
| 1997 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 19,163 |
| 1995 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 58,502 |
| 1992 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 45,351 |
Kawasaki Zx400r reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Zx400r vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx400r MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Zx400r in our data has covered around
36,951 miles.
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