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EF61 FOU

2011 Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf

Green Petrol 1352cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,820 mi
Last recorded56,820 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf20,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 FOU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZg 1400 Cbf
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,352cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 56,820 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 56,820 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 56,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 56,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2023 56,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 May 2022 55,429 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 55,429 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 54,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting to front N/S fork / shock (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2021 54,519 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired rear wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking on right hand lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner Horn not working horn insecure not working, have tightened up to correct (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil light misting to front N/S fork / shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2020 52,960 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 47,760 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Jan 2018 44,941 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,672 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,636 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 24,365 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf?

Based on 1,654 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
1,530
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake disc(s) excessively worn 3
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EF61 FOU is a 2011 Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf in Green with a 1,352cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 20,462 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF61 FOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF61 FOU is a 2011 Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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