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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z440 d5

57 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 57 Kawasaki Z440 d5 vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z440 d5 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,861 miles.

57
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
751
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z440 d5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z440 d5 MOT tests:

  • Other73%
  • Brakes24%
  • Steering12%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Kawasaki Z440 d5 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (57)

Most common Kawasaki Z440 d5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z440 d5 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  3. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  4. Coolant level low (2 times)
  5. Engine oil low (2 times)
  6. Front brake lever pivit lock nut missing (2 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  8. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
  9. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  10. Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  11. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  12. Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  15. Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z440 d5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 8 40 85% 30,861

Kawasaki Z440 d5 reliability FAQ

Across 57 Kawasaki Z440 d5 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z440 d5 MOT issues are: Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Kawasaki Z440 d5 in our data has covered around 30,861 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z440 d5

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