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ADY 659D

1984 Kawasaki Z440

Black Petrol 443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Kawasaki Z44026,694 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 659D
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ440
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine443cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024
Pass 15 Aug 2023
Pass 8 Jul 2022
Pass 7 May 2021
Pass 10 Jul 2019
Pass 8 May 2018
Pass 5 Apr 2017
Pass 29 Aug 2015

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 2,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 2,199 miles

vehicle presented for daytime use

Pass 19 Aug 2013 239 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 3 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 47,784 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 47,758 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 47,741 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,418 miles

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 47,418 miles

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z440?

Based on 905 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
Drive chain excessively loose 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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ADY 659D is a 1984 Kawasaki Z440 in Black with a 443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1984 Kawasaki Z440 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 26,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Z440 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADY 659D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Z440 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Kawasaki Z440 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADY 659D registered?

ADY 659D is a 1984 Kawasaki Z440, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for ADY 659D shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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