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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx4r

10 vehicles · 62 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Kawasaki Zx4r vehicles and 62 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx4r has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,534 miles.

10
Vehicles
62
MOT tests
1,336
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx4r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx4r MOT tests:

  • Other80%
  • Brakes12%
  • Steering9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Kawasaki Zx4r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
61100%
72100%
82100%
9580%
10650%
11650%
12250%
13757%
144100%
15367%
163100%
17367%
181100%
194100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (10)

Most common Kawasaki Zx4r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx4r MOT tests:

  1. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  4. Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (3 times)
  6. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  7. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
  8. Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  10. Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  11. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  12. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  13. Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  14. An item not tested (Manual) (2 times)
  15. Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx4r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 1 100% 23,744
2000 1 7 100% 30,320
1999 1 8 75% 13,259
1997 3 19 63% 33,257
1995 1 10 70% 40,293
1993 1 2 100% 47,874
1992 1 6 83% 29,535
1991 1 9 67% 60,548

Kawasaki Zx4r reliability FAQ

Across 10 Kawasaki Zx4r vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx4r MOT issues are: Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx4r in our data has covered around 34,534 miles.

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