Kawasaki Z440-H2
Real ownership data from 63 UK Z440-H2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Z440-H2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | fail | 28.6% |
| Tyres | prs | 14.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 14.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 14.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
Z440-H2 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 | 5 | 40,128 mi | — | 50% |
| 1984 | 30 | 54,485 mi | 2,673 | 33.33% |
| 1983 | 28 | 20,721 mi | 82 | 100% |
Z440-H2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Z440-H2?
Across 63 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (28.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (14.3% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (14.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Z440-H2?
The median Kawasaki Z440-H2 in the UK has covered 40,128 miles, and typically rides about 1,378 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 30,424 and 47,306 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Z440-H2 reliable?
57.14% of Kawasaki Z440-H2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.78 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 63 Kawasaki Z440-H2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.