Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 330 vehicles, the 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs (2010)

330 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.2% first-time pass rate

2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs

CarHunch analysed 330 real MOT records for the 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 330 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2010 Kawasaki ZX 1400 DAF ABS posts an 81.8% first-time pass rate, just above the UK average of 80%, suggesting average reliability for a 14-year-old sports bike. The 11.8% dangerous defect rate is reassuringly low, so serious safety issues aren't a widespread concern with this model.

These bikes show relatively modest mileage at 17,313 miles median (20,176 average), which is reasonable for their age and suggests owners aren't thrashing them hard. The average of 0.84 failures and 3.5 advisories per vehicle points to minor wear items and maintenance gaps rather than structural problems—before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake fluid condition, tyre age, and chain wear, as these are typical motorcycle wear items.

The 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.84

Over 9.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–26k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 330 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 330 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	328	92.1%	0.85

Colour Breakdown

Based on 451 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 57.9%

261

Grey 42.1%

190

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,313

typical

10,909

low mileage

25,648

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs vehicles fall between 10,909 and 25,648 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,909 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,909–25,648 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abss sit.

⚠ Over 34,624 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abs — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 64% of 2010 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Daf Abss are still active.

167 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 64% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.84

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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