Kawasaki ZZR1400
Real ownership data from 3,576 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | major | 14.4% |
| Brakes | prs | 12.9% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 12.2% |
| Electrical | major | 10.9% |
| Other | fail | 7.1% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 6.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 4.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 3.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
ZZR1400 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 | 7,170 mi | 1,173 | 93.28% |
| 2020 | 149 | 9,146 mi | 1,273 | 94.7% |
| 2019 | 135 | 11,507 mi | 1,446 | 93.61% |
| 2018 | 215 | 12,483 mi | 1,440 | 94.55% |
| 2017 | 324 | 14,258 mi | 1,382 | 94.33% |
| 2016 | 348 | 16,295 mi | 1,516 | 91.82% |
| 2015 | 420 | 17,706 mi | 1,477 | 92.35% |
| 2014 | 436 | 21,076 mi | 1,580 | 92.62% |
| 2013 | 411 | 21,521 mi | 1,372 | 91.66% |
| 2012 | 444 | 20,836 mi | 1,506 | 92.12% |
| 2011 | 61 | 24,576 mi | 1,508 | 89.11% |
| 2010 | 86 | 24,480 mi | 1,488 | 90.72% |
| 2009 | 114 | 25,307 mi | 1,440 | 90.03% |
| 2008 | 118 | 27,687 mi | 1,444 | 89.51% |
| 2007 | 179 | 28,245 mi | 1,506 | 88.92% |
| 2006 | 94 | 24,450 mi | 1,546 | 88.93% |
ZZR1400 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZZR1400?
Across 3,576 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (14.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (12.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (12.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZZR1400?
The median Kawasaki ZZR1400 in the UK has covered 18,433 miles, and typically rides about 1,476 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,940 and 28,428 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZZR1400 reliable?
91.73% of Kawasaki ZZR1400 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,576 Kawasaki ZZR1400 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.