Kawasaki Zxr400
MotorcycleFrom 455 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 36 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 36 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 12 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 11 |
| a wheel spindle locking device missing or ineffective | 11 |
| a mandatory tell-tale for direction indicators missing or inoperative | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 6 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 5 |
| a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | 4 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 16.7% of Zxr400 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £53.
Typical mileage
Half of all Zxr400s tested had between 17,338 and 33,768 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,307 median miles, the Zxr400 has 0.102 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kawasaki models
| Kawasaki Zx-6R | 81.3% |
| Kawasaki Zx | 90.4% |
| Kawasaki Zx-9R | 83.8% |
| Kawasaki Unclassified | 80.2% |
| Kawasaki Zr | 87.3% |
Common questions
What is the Kawasaki Zxr400 MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Zxr400 has a 75.2% MOT pass rate based on 455 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Zxr400?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Zxr400 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Zxr400 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Zxr400 is 24,307 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,338 and 33,768 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.