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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zz-r 1400

2 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,294 miles.

2
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
1,740
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 MOT tests:

  • Other63%
  • Seatbelts & equipment16%
  • Brakes11%
  • Steering5%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%

Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
42100%
52100%
62100%
7367%
82100%
92100%
10367%
113100%
122100%
131100%
141100%
151100%
162100%
172100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
  2. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.52mm thread depth (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  7. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
  8. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  11. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  12. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  13. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  14. Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 2 30 93% 42,294

Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.52mm thread depth (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zz-r 1400 in our data has covered around 42,294 miles.

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