Kawasaki ZG1400CBF
Real ownership data from 210 UK ZG1400CBF motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZG1400CBF problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 3% |
| Brakes | major | 2.4% |
| Electrical | major | 0.9% |
| Other | prs | 0.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 0.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
ZG1400CBF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 30 | 22,004 mi | 1,627 | 90.83% |
| 2012 | 60 | 26,334 mi | 1,619 | 91.47% |
| 2011 | 118 | 28,005 mi | 2,065 | 91.37% |
ZG1400CBF questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZG1400CBF?
Across 210 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (7.7% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.9% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (3.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZG1400CBF?
The median Kawasaki ZG1400CBF in the UK has covered 26,686 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 ZG1400CBF reliable?
91.38% of Kawasaki ZG1400CBF MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.45 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 210 Kawasaki ZG1400CBF motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.