Kawasaki Z 440-D6
Real ownership data from 175 UK Z 440-D6 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z 440-D6 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.8% |
| Brakes | major | 9.6% |
| Other | fail | 5.1% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.6% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.9% |
| Electrical | prs | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
Z 440-D6 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 | 53 | 15,267 mi | 134 | 85.29% |
| 1984 | 119 | 32,460 mi | 192 | 65% |
Z 440-D6 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z 440-D6?
Across 175 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.6% of all recorded faults), other (5.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z 440-D6?
The median Kawasaki Z 440-D6 in the UK has covered 29,224 miles, and typically rides about 192 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,864 and 34,843 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z 440-D6 reliable?
76.15% of Kawasaki Z 440-D6 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 175 Kawasaki Z 440-D6 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.