MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zxr400r
3 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Zxr400r vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zxr400r has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,755 miles.
3
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
1,054
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zxr400r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zxr400r MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Steering23%
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Brakes9%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Kawasaki Zxr400r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Zxr400r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zxr400r MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- gearchange loose (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zxr400r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 35,717 |
| 1995 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 66,958 |
| 1989 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 31,592 |
Kawasaki Zxr400r reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Zxr400r vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zxr400r MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).
The typical Kawasaki Zxr400r in our data has covered around
44,755 miles.
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