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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz440

11 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 11 Kawasaki Kz440 vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz440 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,967 miles.

11
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
336
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz440 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz440 MOT tests:

  • Other68%
  • Lamps & electrical20%
  • Steering16%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Brakes4%
  • Identification & plates2%

Kawasaki Kz440 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
31100%
41100%
51100%
61100%
111100%
121100%

Fuel types: Petrol (11)

Most common Kawasaki Kz440 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz440 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  3. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
  5. Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  7. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
  8. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Mudguard insecure (2 times)
  13. Rear Nail in tyre x3 nails in rear tyre (2 times)
  14. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Kz440 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 1 6 100% 7,557
1999 1 1 100% 29,050
1994 1 1 100% 29,797
1982 3 21 90% 15,789
1981 4 34 71% 16,206
1980 1 6 100% 8,040

Kawasaki Kz440 reliability FAQ

Across 11 Kawasaki Kz440 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz440 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2).

The typical Kawasaki Kz440 in our data has covered around 16,967 miles.

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