MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz550
38 vehicles · 206 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 38 Kawasaki Kz550 vehicles and 206 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz550 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,349 miles.
38
Vehicles
206
MOT tests
842
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz550 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz550 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Brakes13%
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Steering11%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Identification & plates1%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Kz550 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (38)
Most common Kawasaki Kz550 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz550 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- rear engine mount fitment (3 times)
- wiring loom behind headlight (3 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (3 times)
Kawasaki Kz550 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 10,276 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 27,625 |
| 1996 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 35,931 |
| 1995 | 2 | 14 | 79% | 43,722 |
| 1984 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 24,457 |
| 1983 | 6 | 30 | 83% | 31,020 |
| 1982 | 7 | 35 | 86% | 23,052 |
| 1981 | 10 | 68 | 84% | 33,821 |
| 1980 | 7 | 33 | 82% | 20,776 |
Kawasaki Kz550 reliability FAQ
Across 38 Kawasaki Kz550 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz550 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Kawasaki Kz550 in our data has covered around
28,349 miles.
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