KAWASAKI GTR1400

1398cc Petrol Class 2

#1145 of 5426 overall #137 of 592 KAWASAKIs #697 of 2787 other bikes

89.4%

first-time pass rate

5.5%

failed outright

20,241

median miles at test

1,588

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The GTR1400's first-time pass rate has risen 9.4 points since 2011, 81.5% to 90.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GTR1400's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GTR1400 passes first time 90.9% of the time; by 50k that's 84.8%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a GTR1400

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	40	29.4	0.5×
tyres and wheels	21	15.4	0.6×
suspension	19	14	1.4×
lamps and reflectors	18	13.2	0.6×
steering and suspension	14	10.3	0.3×
tyres	11	8.1	1.0×
lighting and signalling	6	4.4	0.1×
structure and attachments	4	2.9	0.4×
Identification of the vehicle	2	1.5	0.5×
wheels	1	0.7	1.0×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the GTR1400 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, SUZUKI GSF1200).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests YAMAHA XJR1300 87.4% pass · 95.1k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GTR1400.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2012 (93.6% pass). Weakest: 2008 (85.6%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

KAWASAKI GTR1400 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI GTR1400 reliable?

The KAWASAKI GTR1400 is more reliable than average for its class: 89.4% of its 1,588 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1145 of 5426 models.

What does a GTR1400 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 29% of all defects recorded against failed GTR1400 tests.

What is the best year of GTR1400 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (93.6%) and 2008 worst (85.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GTR1400 last?

The median GTR1400 shows 20,241 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 84.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.