Kawasaki ZR400-A1
Real ownership data from 215 UK ZR400-A1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZR400-A1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 17% |
| Brakes | fail | 10.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 8.5% |
| Tyres | fail | 6.4% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.1% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 2.1% |
| Frame and structure | user entered | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
ZR400-A1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 40 | 39,213 mi | 706 | 80% |
| 1983 | 164 | 13,140 mi | 1,630 | 87.5% |
ZR400-A1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZR400-A1?
Across 215 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (17% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.6% of all recorded faults), suspension (8.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZR400-A1?
The median Kawasaki ZR400-A1 in the UK has covered 23,441 miles, and typically rides about 706 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,093 and 38,769 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZR400-A1 reliable?
78.05% of Kawasaki ZR400-A1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 215 Kawasaki ZR400-A1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.