MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zzr 400
32 vehicles · 233 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 32 Kawasaki Zzr 400 vehicles and 233 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zzr 400 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,407 miles.
32
Vehicles
233
MOT tests
1,819
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zzr 400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zzr 400 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Steering6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki Zzr 400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 50% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 10 | 90% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 10 | 90% |
| 11 | 15 | 80% |
| 12 | 11 | 82% |
| 13 | 15 | 80% |
| 14 | 14 | 79% |
| 15 | 19 | 63% |
| 16 | 14 | 71% |
| 17 | 17 | 71% |
| 18 | 13 | 69% |
| 19 | 13 | 69% |
| 20 | 9 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (32)
Most common Kawasaki Zzr 400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zzr 400 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
Kawasaki Zzr 400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 12,979 |
| 2003 | 2 | 13 | 77% | 53,534 |
| 2002 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 86,140 |
| 2000 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 39,096 |
| 1999 | 2 | 13 | 69% | 42,718 |
| 1998 | 8 | 69 | 74% | 38,029 |
| 1997 | 3 | 13 | 85% | 39,075 |
| 1996 | 2 | 26 | 77% | 32,600 |
| 1995 | 2 | 16 | 75% | 73,470 |
| 1994 | 2 | 36 | 81% | 50,621 |
| 1993 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 31,813 |
| 1992 | 3 | 6 | 67% | 34,634 |
| 1990 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 42,429 |
Kawasaki Zzr 400 reliability FAQ
Across 32 Kawasaki Zzr 400 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zzr 400 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c).
The typical Kawasaki Zzr 400 in our data has covered around
42,407 miles.
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