Kawasaki ZG 1400 CBF
Real ownership data from 210 UK ZG 1400 CBF motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZG 1400 CBF problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 11.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 10.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.7% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 4.9% |
| Electrical | major | 4.3% |
| Other | prs | 3.1% |
| Wheels | major | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
ZG 1400 CBF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 30 | 22,004 mi | 1,627 | 90.91% |
| 2012 | 60 | 26,334 mi | 1,619 | 91.5% |
| 2011 | 118 | 28,322 mi | 2,065 | 91.25% |
ZG 1400 CBF questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZG 1400 CBF?
Across 210 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (11.7% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (10.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZG 1400 CBF?
The median Kawasaki ZG 1400 CBF in the UK has covered 27,084 miles, and typically rides about 1,796 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,651 and 38,427 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZG 1400 CBF reliable?
91.34% of Kawasaki ZG 1400 CBF MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 210 Kawasaki ZG 1400 CBF motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.