KAWASAKI ZX 1400 FCF ABS

1441cc Petrol Class 2

#343 of 5426 overall #37 of 592 KAWASAKIs #211 of 2787 other bikes

92.7%

first-time pass rate

3.5%

failed outright

13,729

median miles at test

2,934

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2015–2025

The ZX 1400 FCF ABS's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2015 (93.0% → 94.0%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZX 1400 FCF ABS's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ZX 1400 FCF ABS passes first time 95.1% of the time; by 40k that's 95.7%.

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 ZX 1400 FCF ABS

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	33	21.2	0.6×
tyres and wheels	27	17.3	0.4×
brakes	23	14.7	0.1×
tyres	19	12.2	0.7×
suspension	15	9.6	0.7×
lighting and signalling	10	6.4	0.1×
structure and attachments	8	5.1	0.3×
steering	8	5.1	0.6×
Identification of the vehicle	7	4.5	1.0×
steering and suspension	6	3.8	—

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 ZX 1400 FCF ABS 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 ZX 1400 FCF ABS.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (95.6% pass). Weakest: 2012 (92.6%).

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 ZX 1400 FCF ABS FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZX 1400 FCF ABS reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZX 1400 FCF ABS is more reliable than average for its class: 92.7% of its 2,934 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #343 of 5426 models.

What does a ZX 1400 FCF ABS fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 21% of all defects recorded against failed ZX 1400 FCF ABS tests.

How many miles will a ZX 1400 FCF ABS last?

The median ZX 1400 FCF ABS shows 13,729 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 95.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.