Kawasaki Z440
Real ownership data from 193 UK Z440 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z440 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.6% |
| Other | fail | 5.8% |
| Brakes | fail | 5.2% |
| Suspension | major | 4.9% |
| Tyres | major | 4.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.3% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
Z440 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 10 | 30,066 mi | 449 | 86.67% |
| 1984 | 41 | 29,209 mi | 146 | 82.35% |
| 1983 | 39 | 23,525 mi | 253 | 79.23% |
| 1982 | 57 | 29,215 mi | 284 | 78.36% |
| 1981 | 22 | 25,402 mi | 153 | 78.57% |
| 1980 | 5 | 23,877 mi | 172 | 90% |
Z440 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z440?
Across 193 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.6% of all recorded faults), other (5.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z440?
The median Kawasaki Z440 in the UK has covered 26,182 miles, and typically rides about 240 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,128 and 36,135 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z440 reliable?
81.62% of Kawasaki Z440 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 193 Kawasaki Z440 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.