Kawasaki ZX1400
Real ownership data from 185 UK ZX1400 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZX1400 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Other | major | 2% |
| Suspension | major | 1.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | user entered | 0.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
ZX1400 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 | 21 | 28,546 mi | 2,260 | 89.74% |
| 2011 | 16 | 23,015 mi | 1,502 | 90.67% |
| 2010 | 22 | 25,864 mi | 1,451 | 90.91% |
| 2009 | 32 | 26,740 mi | 1,628 | 92% |
| 2008 | 27 | 21,416 mi | 1,527 | 89.61% |
| 2007 | 34 | 25,006 mi | 1,264 | 88.62% |
| 2006 | 26 | 26,226 mi | 1,277 | 92.81% |
ZX1400 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZX1400?
Across 185 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11% of all recorded faults), tyres (2.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (2.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZX1400?
The median Kawasaki ZX1400 in the UK has covered 25,948 miles, and typically rides about 1,490 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,545 and 35,380 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZX1400 reliable?
90.45% of Kawasaki ZX1400 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.51 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 185 Kawasaki ZX1400 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.