MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z440
149 vehicles · 905 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 149 Kawasaki Z440 vehicles and 905 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z440 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,137 miles.
149
Vehicles
905
MOT tests
2,165
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z440 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z440 MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Steering16%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Z440 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (149)
Most common Kawasaki Z440 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z440 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (18 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (15 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (15 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (13 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (13 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (12 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (10 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (10 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (9 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (8 times)
Kawasaki Z440 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 9,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 34,840 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 41,568 |
| 1995 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 17,376 |
| 1994 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 12,398 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 4,784 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 1990 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 39,796 |
| 1989 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 24,332 |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 11,187 |
| 1985 | 10 | 85 | 88% | 37,159 |
| 1984 | 40 | 283 | 84% | 35,743 |
| 1983 | 35 | 198 | 83% | 26,475 |
| 1982 | 25 | 152 | 82% | 27,297 |
| 1981 | 19 | 92 | 83% | 28,329 |
| 1980 | 5 | 22 | 91% | 32,970 |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 21,246 |
| 1976 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 61,916 |
Kawasaki Z440 reliability FAQ
Across 149 Kawasaki Z440 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z440 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Z440 in our data has covered around
30,137 miles.
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