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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z 440

2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Z 440 vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 440 has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,775 miles.

2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
94
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z 440 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 440 MOT tests:

  • Other142%

Kawasaki Z 440 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Z 440 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 440 MOT tests:

  1. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
  2. Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  3. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  4. Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  6. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  8. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  9. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  10. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  11. Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  12. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  13. Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a) (1 times)
  14. Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  15. chain clip on wrong way round. (1 times)

Kawasaki Z 440 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 11 64% 54,336
1982 1 3 67% 29,215

Kawasaki Z 440 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Z 440 vehicles in our MOT data, 64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 440 MOT issues are: Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c); Front Horn not working (1.7.3a); Horn not working (1.7.3a).

The typical Kawasaki Z 440 in our data has covered around 41,775 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z 440

See how the Kawasaki Z 440 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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