Kawasaki ZG1400
Real ownership data from 79 UK ZG1400 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZG1400 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 17.5% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 11.4% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 10.5% |
| Suspension | major | 8.8% |
| Electrical | major | 7% |
| Other | major | 2.6% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
ZG1400 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 24,409 mi | 2,051 | 95.56% |
| 2011 | 9 | 23,002 mi | 1,206 | 95.74% |
| 2010 | 16 | 35,424 mi | 1,853 | 92% |
| 2009 | 21 | 27,943 mi | 1,578 | 90.43% |
| 2008 | 10 | 27,041 mi | 1,356 | 89.72% |
| 2007 | 16 | 39,366 mi | 2,102 | 89.3% |
ZG1400 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZG1400?
Across 79 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (17.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (11.4% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (11.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZG1400?
The median Kawasaki ZG1400 in the UK has covered 30,668 miles, and typically rides about 1,880 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 21,178 and 48,567 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZG1400 reliable?
90.83% of Kawasaki ZG1400 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.13 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 79 Kawasaki ZG1400 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.