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MOT reliability

Kawasaki 550 chopp

2 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki 550 chopp vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 550 chopp has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12 miles.

2
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
4.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki 550 chopp problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 550 chopp MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment11%
  • Steering5%

Kawasaki 550 chopp pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki 550 chopp MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 550 chopp MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  5. Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  6. Chain guard missing (1 times)
  7. Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  8. Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) (1 times)
  9. Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  10. Horn control defective (1.7.2a) (1 times)
  11. Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  12. Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  13. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  14. Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
  15. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)

Kawasaki 550 chopp pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 1 2 50% —
1981 1 2 50% 12

Kawasaki 550 chopp reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki 550 chopp vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 4.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 550 chopp MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a); Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b).

The typical Kawasaki 550 chopp in our data has covered around 12 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki 550 chopp

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