MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gt 550
11 vehicles · 85 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Kawasaki Gt 550 vehicles and 85 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gt 550 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,303 miles.
11
Vehicles
85
MOT tests
1,368
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gt 550 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gt 550 MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering4%
Kawasaki Gt 550 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 8 | 62% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Kawasaki Gt 550 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gt 550 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Gt 550 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 26 | 81% | 50,270 |
| 1995 | 5 | 35 | 83% | 46,917 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 15,503 |
| 1986 | 2 | 22 | 95% | 54,216 |
Kawasaki Gt 550 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Kawasaki Gt 550 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gt 550 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Gt 550 in our data has covered around
46,303 miles.
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