Kawasaki Zx 1400 Dbf Abs (2011)
2011 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Dbf Abs
CarHunch analysed 190 real MOT records for the 2011 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Dbf Abs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Kawasaki ZX 1400 DBF ABS has a first-time pass rate of 76.8%, which sits 3.2 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a modest reliability shortfall. The dangerous defect rate of 11.6% is well within acceptable bounds, so safety concerns aren't a primary issue here.
These bikes are averaging 18,946 miles, which is reasonable for their age and suggests they're being ridden regularly rather than stored. The typical owner faces 0.67 failures and 3.1 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items (likely brake pads, chain condition, and light issues) rather than structural problems; if you're considering one, budget for basic servicing and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the braking system and chain drive.
What to check before buying a 2011 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Dbf Abs
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 185 | 76.3% | 0.69 |
| Other (3%) | 5 | 93.3% | 0.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Dbf Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Dbf Abs vehicles fall between 12,092 and 23,786 miles.
2011 Kawasaki Zx 1400 Dbf Abs — Still on the Road
98 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% 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.
MOT History Averages
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