Kawasaki ZZR1400
Real ownership data from 3,586 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 10.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 9.1% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 8.6% |
| Electrical | fail | 5.7% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | user entered | 3.4% |
| Controls and cables | major | 2.9% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is electrical.
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 | 93.39% |
| 2020 | 151 | 9,188 mi | 1,359 | 94.92% |
| 2019 | 136 | 11,538 mi | 1,468 | 93.75% |
| 2018 | 219 | 12,510 mi | 1,440 | 94.44% |
| 2017 | 324 | 14,258 mi | 1,361 | 94.16% |
| 2016 | 349 | 16,315 mi | 1,522 | 91.78% |
| 2015 | 420 | 17,749 mi | 1,477 | 92.36% |
| 2014 | 436 | 21,076 mi | 1,571 | 92.63% |
| 2013 | 411 | 21,521 mi | 1,372 | 91.63% |
| 2012 | 444 | 20,936 mi | 1,502 | 92.04% |
| 2011 | 62 | 24,314 mi | 1,489 | 88.62% |
| 2010 | 86 | 24,568 mi | 1,488 | 90.64% |
| 2009 | 114 | 25,350 mi | 1,440 | 89.98% |
| 2008 | 119 | 27,882 mi | 1,450 | 89.4% |
| 2007 | 179 | 28,245 mi | 1,488 | 88.89% |
| 2006 | 94 | 24,450 mi | 1,546 | 88.94% |
ZZR1400 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZZR1400?
Across 3,586 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (10.5% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (9.1% of all recorded faults), wheels (8.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZZR1400?
The median Kawasaki ZZR1400 in the UK has covered 18,538 miles, and typically rides about 1,474 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,013 and 28,489 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZZR1400 reliable?
91.69% of Kawasaki ZZR1400 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.01 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,586 Kawasaki ZZR1400 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.