MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpz 550
6 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki Gpz 550 vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz 550 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,712 miles.
6
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
1,246
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpz 550 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz 550 MOT tests:
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Other81%
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Steering22%
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Brakes13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Kawasaki Gpz 550 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 33% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Gpz 550 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz 550 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Gpz 550 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 49,630 |
| 1987 | 2 | 15 | 53% | 50,074 |
| 1984 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 44,421 |
| 1983 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 43,871 |
| 1981 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 30,202 |
Kawasaki Gpz 550 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki Gpz 550 vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz 550 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Gpz 550 in our data has covered around
44,712 miles.
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