MOT reliability
Kawasaki 550 zephyr
2 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki 550 zephyr vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 550 zephyr has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,712 miles.
2
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
281
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 550 zephyr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 550 zephyr MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Body & structure19%
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Steering16%
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Brakes13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Kawasaki 550 zephyr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki 550 zephyr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 550 zephyr MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) (1 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- rear tyre is perished in places (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki 550 zephyr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 13,178 |
| 1991 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 38,247 |
Kawasaki 550 zephyr reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki 550 zephyr vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 550 zephyr MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Kawasaki 550 zephyr in our data has covered around
25,712 miles.
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