Kawasaki ZG 1400
Real ownership data from 79 UK ZG 1400 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZG 1400 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 4.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Suspension | major | 2.4% |
| Electrical | major | 1.9% |
| Other | major | 0.7% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 0.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
ZG 1400 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 24,409 mi | 2,051 | 95.56% |
| 2011 | 9 | 23,002 mi | 1,206 | 95.7% |
| 2010 | 16 | 35,424 mi | 1,853 | 92.57% |
| 2009 | 21 | 27,943 mi | 1,578 | 90.29% |
| 2008 | 10 | 27,041 mi | 1,356 | 89.72% |
| 2007 | 16 | 40,366 mi | 2,194 | 89.25% |
ZG 1400 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZG 1400?
Across 79 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (4.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (9.6% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (3.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZG 1400?
The median Kawasaki ZG 1400 in the UK has covered 30,282 miles, and typically rides about 1,916 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 21,138 and 48,567 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZG 1400 reliable?
90.88% of Kawasaki ZG 1400 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.48 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 79 Kawasaki ZG 1400 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.