Kawasaki ZZR400
Real ownership data from 255 UK ZZR400 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZZR400 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 10.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.9% |
| Suspension | major | 3.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 3.5% |
| Other | fail | 3.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
ZZR400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 30,182 mi | 1,126 | 80.95% |
| 2002 | 7 | 26,332 mi | 1,069 | 68.97% |
| 2001 | 6 | 32,685 mi | 2,383 | 50% |
| 2000 | 30 | 24,156 mi | 606 | 71.43% |
| 1999 | 19 | 21,188 mi | 4,384 | 64.29% |
| 1998 | 33 | 24,914 mi | 1,746 | 69.74% |
| 1997 | 40 | 29,784 mi | 1,588 | 72.99% |
| 1996 | 27 | 21,702 mi | 1,036 | 62.61% |
| 1995 | 7 | 32,805 mi | 3,843 | 65.85% |
| 1994 | 10 | 26,922 mi | 324 | 73.08% |
| 1993 | 15 | 30,136 mi | 2,680 | 70.83% |
| 1992 | 18 | 28,532 mi | 664 | 72.83% |
| 1991 | 16 | 31,726 mi | 1,092 | 74.51% |
| 1990 | 13 | 25,553 mi | 955 | 64.29% |
ZZR400 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZZR400?
Across 255 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (10.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZZR400?
The median Kawasaki ZZR400 in the UK has covered 27,202 miles, and typically rides about 1,421 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 19,780 and 37,839 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZZR400 reliable?
69.56% of Kawasaki ZZR400 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.57 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 255 Kawasaki ZZR400 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.