CarVerify

Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport car check

Is the Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport reliable? We analysed 1,061 real MOT tests across 208 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 1,061 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.6%
Typical Mileage
9,772mi
Annual Mileage
1,300mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport.

Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.8%
2018
94.4%
2017

Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 4
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar 2

Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
511 mi/yr
Typical
1,300 mi/yr
Average
1,829 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,443 mi/yr

Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2018 404 94.8% 4,803 8,516 13,380
2017 620 94.4% 6,306 10,440 14,954

How Long Does a Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport Last?

Based on 208 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport vehicles on UK roads.

Average
6.6 years
Median
7.0 years

Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
9,772 mi
75th Percentile
14,398 mi
95th Percentile
25,894 mi
Max Recorded
57,906 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2018

94.8% MOT pass rate from 404 tests

Year to avoid
2017

94.4% MOT pass rate from 620 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.8% across 404 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport THIS CAR 94.6% 1,061 9,772 mi — yrs
Kawasaki ZX-6R 81.7% 204,826 19,965 mi 31 yrs
Kawasaki ZX-9R 83.7% 103,150 22,736 mi 32 yrs
Kawasaki ER5 81.2% 65,763 22,023 mi 30 yrs
Keeway Tx 125 70.2% 504 10,845 mi 14 yrs

Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport outperforms both on MOT reliability.

Found a Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport

Should you buy a used Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport?

The Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.6% across 1,061 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport owner drives around 1,300 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport reliable?
Based on 1,061 MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport has a 94.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport do per year?
The typical Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport does around 1,300 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki Zx 1400 Jhf Performance Sport is 2018 with a 94.8% pass rate across 404 tests.