Kawasaki ZZR1400
Real ownership data from 3,565 UK ZZR1400 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZZR1400 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 1.9% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Electrical | major | 0.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
ZZR1400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41 | 7,109 mi | 1,172 | 93.81% |
| 2020 | 147 | 9,043 mi | 1,356 | 94.51% |
| 2019 | 135 | 11,460 mi | 1,446 | 93.68% |
| 2018 | 214 | 12,449 mi | 1,462 | 94.65% |
| 2017 | 323 | 13,873 mi | 1,363 | 94.36% |
| 2016 | 348 | 16,266 mi | 1,547 | 91.81% |
| 2015 | 418 | 17,660 mi | 1,477 | 92.38% |
| 2014 | 434 | 20,738 mi | 1,571 | 92.58% |
| 2013 | 411 | 21,334 mi | 1,372 | 91.65% |
| 2012 | 443 | 20,807 mi | 1,509 | 92.11% |
| 2011 | 61 | 24,053 mi | 1,508 | 89.02% |
| 2010 | 86 | 24,480 mi | 1,488 | 90.69% |
| 2009 | 114 | 25,307 mi | 1,440 | 90% |
| 2008 | 118 | 27,687 mi | 1,444 | 89.56% |
| 2007 | 178 | 28,352 mi | 1,514 | 88.91% |
| 2006 | 94 | 24,450 mi | 1,546 | 88.98% |
ZZR1400 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZZR1400?
Across 3,565 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (2.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (2.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZZR1400?
The median Kawasaki ZZR1400 in the UK has covered 18,358 miles, and typically rides about 1,479 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,905 and 28,342 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZZR1400 reliable?
91.73% of Kawasaki ZZR1400 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.46 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,565 Kawasaki ZZR1400 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.