Kawasaki Z440 D5
Real ownership data from 57 UK Z440 D5 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z440 D5 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 19% |
| Suspension | fail | 7.1% |
| Other | fail | 7.1% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 7.1% |
| Brakes | fail | 7.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.8% |
| Electrical | major | 2.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
Z440 D5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 7 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | 49 | 22,507 mi | 227 | 82.86% |
Z440 D5 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z440 D5?
Across 57 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.1% of all recorded faults), other (7.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z440 D5?
The median Kawasaki Z440 D5 in the UK has covered 22,507 miles, and typically rides about 227 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,632 and 33,374 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z440 D5 reliable?
82.86% of Kawasaki Z440 D5 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 57 Kawasaki Z440 D5 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.